The latest news on performances of Opera in Seattle.
BWW Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - May 08, 2022
If ever an opera could be described as “easy listening” and flawlessly engaging, Figaro would qualify hands down...
Lawrence Brownlee of LAWRENCE BROWNLEE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - April 20, 2022
He expresses himself as articulately when speaking as he does when singing...
BWW Review: ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE at Tagney Jones Hall
by Erica Miner - February 14, 2022
Bold new production of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s iconic rendering of the classic Greek tragedy...
Seattle Opera Announces 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2022
Seattle Opera’s 2022/23 season will bring a poignant world premiere (A Thousand Splendid Suns), a concert performance of an alluring French powerhouse (Samson and Delilah), and stagings of three cherished favorites (The Elixir of Love, Tristan and Isolde, and La traviata) to the Seattle Opera ...
Best New Opera Winner Blue Leads Slate of Exciting Events in February–March 2022 at Seattle Opera
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2022
Seattle Opera continues its 2021/22 season with a dynamic lineup of opera events, including community conversations, artist recitals, laser shows, and a timely and award-winning opera....
Seattle Opera Continues Commitment To New Music And Today's Stories
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2021
Seattle Opera continues its commitment to bringing contemporary stories to Seattle audiences with two new operas for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. ...
Seattle Opera Returns To McCaw Hall With Puccini's LA BOHÈME
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2021
Come be a part of a special moment in Seattle Opera history: the return of singing, lights, costumes, and the magic of live performance. After more than a year of a darkened McCaw Hall stage, ...
Eric Owens of DIE WALKÜRE at Fisher Pavilion
by Erica Miner - July 18, 2021
The first live post-pandemic opening for the company....
Seattle Opera to Welcome Back Audiences With Outdoor DIE WALKURE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2021
Come delight in the return of live music at Seattle Opera's Welcome Back Concert: Die Walküre. Before returning to McCaw Hall this fall, the company will offer an outdoor concert featuring highlights of the Ring's most popular opera. T...
Michael Chioldi of TOSCA at St. Paul's Cathedral
by Erica Miner - June 11, 2021
The New York City-based award-winning baritone and Pittsburgh, PA, native specializes in dramatic roles of Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss...
Seattle Opera Unveils First Outdoor Recital Series—and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2021
From a new streaming production of Tosca filmed at a historic Seattle cathedral, to live outdoor recitals at Seattle Center, and a conductor dialogue on race and gender, there's plenty of ways to engage with music through Seattle Opera's June offerings....
Seattle Opera Brings Conductors Together For Dialogue On Race And Gender
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2021
Seattle Opera announces the next panel in its Community Conversations series: “The View from the Pit: Maestros on Race and Gender in Opera.” Panelists include Maestros Kazem Abdullah, Alondra de la Parra, Viswa Subbaraman, and Judith Yan with moderator Alejandra Valarino Boyer, Seattle Opera's D...
Seattle Opera And Bloodworks Northwest Host Third Pop-up Blood Drive
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2021
Seattle Opera and Bloodworks Northwest are teaming up to present a May blood drive at the Opera Center. Members of the public can donate blood on May 18, 20, 25 or 27. ...