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This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. Join us today at 10:00 AM for the re-broadcast of Don Giovanniand at 3:00 PM for the Teen Vocal Studio final recital. Also, this Thursday''s Songs of Summer recital will feature John Moore. Get a sneak peek of his recital and read more below about additional online content.
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, June 20 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2014 production of Mozart''s boldest masterpiece, Don Giovanni. Listen Now >
After a season of workshops, performances, and masterclasses at Seattle Opera, the young singers of our Teen Vocal Studio are presenting their culminating concert as an online recital today at 3:00 PM. Watch Now >
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Songs of Summer with Jamie Barton Catch up on what you missed! Enjoy our Songs of Summer recital featuring mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton.Available until July 2, the recital includes selections from Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, and more. Watch Now >
In this week's Opera Talk, Seattle Opera dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores American opera and its history at Seattle Opera. Additional Opera Talks are available online anytime. Watch Now >
A free five-video course, where participants will sing, act, create original opera characters, and write a song inspired by their character. This course for ages 6-12 is a great way to exercise your musical and creative muscles from the safety of home. Learn More >
Seattle Opera dramaturg Jonathan Dean leads a tour through the land of sopranos, from dazzling coloratura acrobats to fearsome goddesses. Includes musical examples featuring many audience favorites from Joan Sutherland to Mary Elizabeth Williams. Listen Now >
Coming Soon
Songs of Summer with John Moore Save the date for our next recital featuring baritone John Moore on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 PM.Since making his Seattle Opera debut as Almaviva in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (2016), Moore has been welcomed back to McCaw Hall in a variety of roles and has become a Seattle audience favorite. Time to Watch >
What happens when the world's most irresponsible tenor performs the world's most beautiful music, but online? Join tenor Robert McPherson on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM for a tongue-in-cheek style online recital and find out. Time to Watch >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Administrative Offices: 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Performances: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2019/20 Season Sponsor: In Memory of Karyl Winn
2020/21 Season Sponsor: Barbara Stephanus James & Sherry Raisbeck
Photo Credits, top to bottom: ? Sean Airhart; ? Elise Bakketun; ? Philip Newton; ? BreeAnne Clowdus; ? Sunny Martini; ? Philip Newton; ? Sunny Martini; Photo courtesy of Robert McPherson
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation?to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Songs of Summer with Mary Elizabeth Williams Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams has been a?Seattle fan favorite with memorable moments performing in?Mary Stuart,?Tosca,?and many more. Her recital includes works from Berlioz, Wagner, and Puccini and is available through September 10, 2020.?Watch?Now?>
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Crescendo for Racial Justice in Opera Join Black and PoC opera professionals for our latest Community Conversation, in which we reflect on this pivotal moment in history and how opera can reemerge as a space of belonging, healing, and liberation for communities of color.?Watch?Now?>
This fall, Youth Opera Online will offer young performers the opportunity to sing, act, and perform virtually. Youth Opera Online accepts everyone regardless of skill level. However, spots are limited, so register today! Financial assistance is available.?Register?Now?>
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.?
This morning at 10 AM tune in to KING FM 98.1 for a broadcast of our 2002 production of Richard Strauss''s one-act drama Salome. Known for the famous, "Dance of the Seven Veils," this gruesome story is sure to get audiences into the Halloween mood with its spine-chilling drama set to Strauss''s powerful music.??
A full list of upcoming broadcasts is available on our website.?
More Fall Opera Online
Available Now:
Frederick Ballentine in Recital Now through October 23, 2020 enjoy an incredible performance from the tenor who "deserves all kinds of kudos!" (The Seattle Times), Frederick Ballentine. From his performance as Don Jos? in our 2019 production of Carmen to his?return as Charlie Parker in Charlie Parker''s Yardbird, Ballentine is not one to miss. Watch Now?>
Marcy Stonikas in Recital Marcy Stonikas''s "spine-tingling soprano" (Opera News) has been heard in many McCaw Hall productions from our 2011 production of The Magic Flute to our 2018 production of Britten''s The Turn of the Screw. Available through?Friday, October 30, 2020 audiences will be treated to her "clear, commanding voice" (Washington Times) once more, this time on the virtual stage. Watch Now >??
Save the Date:
Jorell Williams in Recital
Premiering Friday, October 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM, from his debut in the powerful chamber opera As One, to his more recent appearances as Dizzy Gillespie in Charlie Parker''s Yardbird, and his moving performance as Homecoming Soldier in The Falling and the Rising, baritone Jorell is fast becoming one of our favorite singers. Learn more >
It''s almost time! Click the link below to watch Frederick Ballentine in Recital, starting at 7:00 PM. This recital is free to the public, and will be available to watch through Friday, October 23, 2020.??
This Friday marks the beginning of our virtual 2020 Fall Season,?opening with a Cavalleria rusticana Highlights Recital for our subscribers. Then?next Friday, October 2, 2020 at 7:00PM enjoy?tenor?Frederick Ballentine in Recital. In 2019, with only two days notice, Ballentine gave a stunning performance as?Don Jos? in Carmen, and returned to McCaw Hall last season to sing the title role in Charlie Parker''s Yardbird.?
This recital is free to the public and will be available to stream through October 24, 2020.?
P.S. There''s still time to become a subscriber and enjoy access to the Cavalleria rusticana Highlights Recital and other subscriber performances. Learn more >??
Sunday Recital with Sarah Larsen and Jay Rozendaal!
Each Saturday we invite you to explore all of the Seattle Opera content we have released plus what we have ready for you to enjoy in the coming days. From at-home performances to a new three-part Sunday recital series, we will keep posting on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube so our patrons feel the opera love.
We are humbled by the generosity of our donors during this unique time. Your financial support powers Opera at Home and sustains us until we can join each other as a community to enjoy opera together.
NEW! We are announcing a three-part recital series Sunday Songs with Sarah and Jay. Beginning this Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 PM, tune into our Facebook, YouTube, or Opera at Home page for part one of the recital with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen (last seen as Hansel in Hansel and Gretel) and pianist Jay Rozendaal. Time to Watch >
NEW! Costume Director Susan Davis shares some of her favorite costumes from her time at Seattle Opera, including the famous and fanciful costume of Count Ory.
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Enjoy part two of an interview with our General Director, Christina Scheppelmann, where the conversation continues about her experiences at opera companies all over the world, including having opera fan Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg take part in multiple productions! Watch Now >
This week grab a croissant and press play for "Vive l''Op?ra Fran?ais!" or listen to some familiar voices with "Noteworthy Names," a collection of tracks performed by some of our patrons'' favorite singers. Listen Now >
Check out our new Zoom backgrounds for your next meeting or virtual chat. New this week: Three new photos from the inside the Opera Center that have been formatted according to Zoom guidelines. Download photos >
This week''s Opera Time story is "Mortimer" with Teaching Artist Katrina Finder. Includes sing-alongs, story time, and more! New sessions will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel every Saturday morning at 10 AM and will continue to be available throughout the week. Watch Now >
This week''s episode "Verismo" explores the late nineteenth-century reaction against the excesses of the great tradition. The aim was immediate, powerful, realistic opera, with music of titanic passion setting stories about simple, everyday, relatable characters. Tune in every Wednesday on our podcast page or your favorite podcast app for a new episode from dramaturg Jonathan Dean. Listen Now >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Administrative Offices: 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Performances: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2019/20 Season Sponsor: In Memory of Karyl Winn
Photo Credits, top to bottom: ? Sean Airhart; ? Philip Newton;? Philip Newton; The Barber of Seville, Seattle Opera, 2017; ? Philip Newton; ? Philip Newton
This Friday is your last chance to enjoy Marcy Stonikas in Recital. Don''t miss a wonderful program of operatic favorites by Puccini, and Bellini, but also some well-loved pieces including, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." This recital is available online through this Friday, October 30, 2020.?
This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM for the re-broadcast of Rigolettoand check out our new extended broadcast schedule. This week's Songs of Summer recital features Vanessa Vasquez and just announced: soprano and Seattle favorite Mary Elizabeth Williams will close out Songs of Summer with her online recital premiering Thursday, August 27th. Read more below about additional online content.
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Songs of Summer with Theo Hoffman The Songs of Summer recital featuring baritone Theo Hoffman is available to watch until August 6, 2020. His varied program, None to Watch Us: Songs of Connection and Longing, balances works by Samuel Barber, and Tchaikovsky, with selections by Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim. Watch Now >
Songs of Summer with Nerys Jones Welsh-born mezzo-soprano Nerys Jones is a familiar face to Northwest audiences, having recently appeared in both Rigoletto and Il trovatore and prepared a program of favorites including German art songs and folk songs from her native Wales. This recital is available through Thursday, July 30.Watch Now >
Songs of Summer with Shelly Traverse Lyric soprano Shelly Traverse performs a recital program highlighting her varied repertoire, including French and American art songs, selections by Sondheim, and beloved opera arias by Mozart and Puccini. This recital is available through Tuesday, July 28. Watch Now >
Seattle Opera Podcast Typically the villain, father, or elder of the opera, learn more about one of the lowest male voice types, the bass-baritone, in this week''s podcast from Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean. Listen Now >
Coming Soon
Songs of Summer with Vanessa Vasquez Save the date for our next recital featuring soprano Vanessa Vasquez on Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 PM.The program is entitled Sweet Dreams: A Midnight Recital of Night and Cradle Songs and includes art songs by Richard Strauss, Gabriel Faur?, and more. Curated to soothe our collective stress, this is not one to miss!Time to Watch >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Celebrate with our free-to-the-public recital Ode to Beethoven.
This Wednesday marks the 250th birthday of composer Ludwig van Beethoven and Seattle Opera has joined with other local music organizations to celebrate as part of the This is Beethoven Festival. This week enjoy a variety of events from various festival partners including our?Ode to Beethoven?recital with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen and pianist John Keene premiering Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM.?
Don''t forget-this Saturday keep the celebration going with the rebroadcast of our 2012 production of Beethoven''s only opera Fidelio at 10 AM on KING FM.
This holiday season if you are using Amazon Prime, consider AmazonSmile?and selecting Seattle Opera as your charity. No extra purchase required, simply shop online and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Seattle Opera.?
Plus, save 10% at Amusements Gift Shop for Small Business Saturday!
This morning at 10 AM tune in to KING FM 98.1 for the broadcast of our 1991 production of Richard Strauss''s?Ariadne auf Naxos. This production marked the first time this audience-favorite took the Seattle Opera stage.?Be sure to listen at intermission when Christina Scheppelmann speaks with mezzo-soprano Nerys Jones.
Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming KING FM broadcasts.?
It''s Small Business Saturday! Shop small and support the arts at Amusements Gift Shop where for today only you can save 10% on your purchasewith?code?OPERASBS10! From Seattle Opera facemasks to a t-shirt from a favorite show, there is something for every music lover in your life.
Save the Date:
Ode to Beethoven In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven''s 250th birthday, we are excited to present a recital with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen and pianist, John Keene premiering December 16 at 7:00 PM. Presented in partnership with our local This Beethoven Festival,?the program features selections by Beethoven, and Fanny Mendelssohn and Dame Ethel Smyth who were both influenced by his style. Learn more >
Songs of Summer with Angel Blue is Thursday, May 28
Tune in to KING FM this morning for a rebroadcast of Il trovatore. Next week we are excited for the first recital in our Songs of Summerseries. Seattle Opera favorite, Angel Blue will include selections by Rachmaninov, Heggie, Charpentier, and Verdi, as well as African American spirituals in her program. We will also continue to provide a variety of online content including a new Opera Talk, and more!
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff that are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, May 23 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2019 production of Verdi''s hot-blooded melodramaIl trovatore. Listen Now >
Catch up on what you missed! Our interview with soprano Sondra Radvanovsky from last week's Screentime with Seattle Opera is now available online. Also available are other interviews where you can get to know the people of Seattle Opera. Watch Now >
Enjoy a series of performances by Head of Coach-Accompanists David McDade that are available online, from Debussy and Puccini to a Star Wars tribute. Watch Now >
Are you ready for this morning''s KING FM rebroadcast? Seattle Opera dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces Il trovatore, with musical examples from Seattle Opera's archival recordings. Listen Now >
On Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM join dramaturg Jonathan Dean for our next Opera Talk.Through music, opera has a unique ability to let us inside a character and reveal their emotions and hidden motivations, which more often than not tend toward the indecent-if not the wicked. Previous Opera Talks are available online anytime. Time to Watch >
On Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM, the series kicks off with a recital from American soprano Angel Blue. Since making her Seattle Opera debut in the 2011 production of Porgy and Bess, Angel has returned to McCaw Hall twice in 2017 (La traviata) and 2018 (Porgy and Bess). She has earned international acclaim and will be performing a wide range of music for your enjoyment. Learn More >
Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM, join us for a performance by tenor Robert McPherson. What happens when the world's most irresponsible tenor performs the world's most beautiful music, but online? Join us for a performance that demystifies classical music with a tongue-in-cheek online performance sure to make you smile. Time to Watch >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Plus, save the date for our next virtual recital: Ode to Beethoven.
This morning at 10 AM tune in to KING FM 98.1 for the broadcast of our 2010 production of Giuseppe Verdi''s final opera Falstaff. Based on plays by William Shakespeare, this operatic comedy features an exciting cast including Peter Rose as Sir John Falstaff and Stephanie Blythe as Dame Quickly. During intermission be sure to tune in for a chat with Stage Director Peter Kazaras.?
Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming KING FM broadcasts.?
Ode to Beethoven Just added! In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven''s 250th birthday, we are excited to present a recital with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen and pianist, John Keene premiering December 16 at 7:00 PM. Presented in partnership with our local This is Beethoven?Festival,?the program features selections by Beethoven, and Fanny Mendelssohn and Dame Ethel Smyth who were both influenced by his style. Learn more >
Plus a recital from Mary Elizabeth Williams now available
This week we announced our new online?2020 Fall Season, with recitals from Freddie Ballentine, Jorell Williams, and Marcy Stonikas, plus exclusive virtual performances for subscribers. Also, join us today at 10:00 AM on KING FM for the re-broadcast of?Elektra.?Read more below about additional online content.?
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation?to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Songs of Summer with Mary Elizabeth Williams Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams has been a?Seattle fan favorite with memorable moments performing in?Mary Stuart,?Tosca,?and many more. Her recital includes works from Berlioz, Wagner, and Puccini and is available through September 10, 2020.?Watch?Now?>
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Songs of Summer with Ben Bliss The Songs of Summer recital featuring tenor Ben Bliss is available to watch until September 3, 2020. His program features collaborations with several artists from around the country and includes works by Mozart, Strauss, and more.?Watch?Now?>
This fall, Youth Opera Online will offer young performers the opportunity to sing, act, and perform virtually. Youth Opera Online accepts everyone regardless of skill level. However, spots are limited, so register today! Financial assistance is available.?Register?Now?>
This September deepen your knowledge of opera by learning how to write your own libretto in Opera in the Making, an eight week online class.?Register?Now?>
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.?
The first of our Songs of Summer online recital series starts tonight! Since making her Seattle Opera debut in the 2011 production of Porgy and Bess (2011), American Soprano Angel Blue has returned to McCaw Hall as Bess in 2018 and Violetta in the 2017 production of La traviata. She has earned international acclaim with a repertoire that includes Verdi''s Leonora, Puccini''s Tosca, and Beethoven''s 9th Symphony, and is joined tonight by pianist Jay Rozendaal.
The program is now available to download and includes selections by Rachmaninov, Heggie, Charpentier, and Verdi, as well as African American spirituals.
Today Only: Free The Magic Flute CD with purchase!
Today''s deal is perfect for the youngest music lovers in your life! Introduce the youth in your life to this beloved art form with a free CD of Seattle Opera''s children''s adaptation of The Magic Flute. Plus, check out more gift ideas for kids below.?
Keep an eye on your inbox or visit?our website?through tomorrow, December 10, 2020 for a daily deal and featured gift ideas.?
Today''s Deal
Free CD with purchase! The Magic Flute: Kid''s Adaptation? Normally $14.95, enjoy Seattle Opera''s funny, friendly, children''s adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera for free with any opera merchandise purchase*. No need to add it to your cart-we''ll send it out automatically if you place your order today!?Shop?now >
Administrative Offices: 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Performances: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2020/21 Season Sponsor: Barbara Stephanus James & Sherry Raisbeck?
Photo Credits: ? Les Anderson
*Free CD offer applies to opera merchandise purchase only and is only for?The Magic Flute CD: Kid''s Adaptation by Seattle Opera. Offer ends tonight, December 8,2020 at 11:59 PM.
Plus currently available recitals, and a new Community Conversation.?
This morning at 10 AM tune in to KING FM 98.1 for a broadcast of our 1992 production of Donizetti''s romantic tragedy Lucia di Lammermoor. Featuring a stellar cast audiences will enjoy the vocal acrobatics of this audience-favorite. Be sure to catch the intermission chat with dramaturg Jonathan Dean and Assistant Conductor Philip Kelsey as they discuss the stunning music and drama of the bel canto style.?
A full list of upcoming broadcasts is available on our website.?
More Fall Opera Online
Available Now:
Frederick Ballentine in Recital Now through October 23, 2020 enjoy an incredible performance from the tenor who "deserves all kinds of kudos!" (The Seattle Times), Frederick Ballentine. From his performance as Don Jos? in our 2019 production of Carmen to his?return as Charlie Parker in Charlie Parker''s Yardbird, Ballentine is not one to miss. Watch Now?>
Marcy Stonikas in Recital Marcy Stonikas''s "spine-tingling soprano" (Opera News) has been heard in many McCaw Hall productions from our 2011 production of The Magic Flute to our 2018 production of Britten''s The Turn of the Screw. Available through?Friday, October 30, 2020 audiences will be treated to her "clear, commanding voice" (Washington Times) once more, this time on the virtual stage. Watch Now >??
Save the Date:
Community Conversation: Racial Equity at Seattle Opera On Wednesday October 14, 2020 at noon our staff-led Equity Team invites you for a dialogue about the future of our company-specifically, our work toward becoming an antiracist, multicultural organization. At this Community Conversation, we will also unveil our Racial Equity and Social Impact (RESI) plan. Learn more >?
Jorell Williams in Recital
Premiering Friday, October 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM, from his debut in the powerful chamber opera As One, to his more recent appearances as Dizzy Gillespie in Charlie Parker''s Yardbird, and his moving performance as Homecoming Soldier in The Falling and the Rising, baritone Jorell is fast becoming one of our favorite singers. Learn more >
This morning at 10 AM tune in to?KING FM 98.1?for the broadcast of our 1988 production of Christoph Willibald Gluck''s Orpheus and Eurydice. Based on the ancient legend audiences will be treated to beautiful music and a heart-wrenching story of love and loss.?Be sure to listen at intermission for an interview with tenor Vinson Cole who sang the role of Orpheus in this production.
Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming KING FM broadcasts.?
Ode to Beethoven In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven''s 250th birthday, we are excited to present a recital with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen and pianist, John Keene premiering December 16 at 7:00 PM. Presented in partnership with our local This is Beethoven Festival,?the program features selections by Beethoven, and Fanny Mendelssohn and Dame Ethel Smyth who were both influenced by his style. Learn more >
Andrew Stenson in Recital Just announced! Premiering Friday January 29, 2021, audiences will be treated to recital sure to be filled with "meltingly lyrical moments" (The Seattle Times). Andrew Stenson has appeared in many operas at Seattle Opera and we are excited to invite him back to the virtual stage for this performance. Learn more >
Today Only: Free Exploring the Ring CD with purchase!
Today is the last day of the Amusements Gift Shop holiday sale! Whether you''re looking for the perfect gift for a music lover of any age, or want to show your Seattle Opera pride, there is something for everyone at Amusements.
Don''t wait-this sale ends tonight!
Today''s Deal
Free Exploring the Ring?CD with purchase!? Regularly $25, these talks, punctuated with former Education Director Perry Lorenzo''s trademark wit, provide insight into the rich musical, dramatic, and historical contexts of Wagner''s masterpiece.?No need to add it to your cart-we''ll send it out automatically if you place your Seattle Opera merchandise order today!?Shop now >
Administrative Offices: 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Performances: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2020/21 Season Sponsor: Barbara Stephanus James & Sherry Raisbeck?
Photo Credits: ? Aaron Burden
*Free CD offer applies to opera merchandise purchase only and is only for Exploring the Ring CD. This offer expires at 11:59 tonight, December 9, 2020.
This winter join Seattle Opera Community Engagement Manager Alex Minami for Opera 101 and deepen your knowledge of this beloved art form, or learn how to write your own libretto in Opera in the Making with librettist Jessica Murphy Moo (An American Dream, Earth to Kenzie). Both classes will take place online and run for eight weeks. Capacity is limited, so sign up today!
Back by popular demand! In this eight-part introductory series, join Seattle Opera Community Engagement Manager Alex Minami for lively multimedia presentations that will give you some essential opera terms, examples of great singers and music from past Seattle Opera productions, and a closer look at some of the most popular operas in the repertoire.?
Opera in the Making Sundays, starting January 24 | 1:00-3:00 PM? Zoom | $350 Fee??
In an 8-week online introductory course with Jessica Murphy Moo, we''ll dive into what is involved in writing an opera libretto by listening to various operas and examining the elements of the libretto. How is it different from a script? How is it different from a poem? How and when should a character sing an aria? In the final weeks of the course, a composer will set some of the lines that you write to music to show how words and story work differently when we invite music to work its magic.
Next Songs of Summer with Tess Altiveros is June 4
Tune in to KING FM at 10:00 AM this morning for a rebroadcast of Tosca. Plus, our first Songs of Summer recital with Angel Blue is now available to stream. And, next week we are excited for the second recital with soprano Tess Altiveros. Get a sneak peek of her recital and read more below about additional online content.
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, May 30 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2015 production of Puccini's sure-fire favorite Tosca. Listen Now >
Catch up on what you missed! Enjoy the first recital in our Songs of Summer series featuring American soprano Angel Blue. Available for the next 10 days, the recital includes selections by Rachmaninov, Heggie, Charpentier, and Verdi, as well as African American spirituals. Watch Now >
In this talk, dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores how, through music, opera has a unique ability to let us inside a character and reveal their emotions and hidden motivations, which more often than not tend toward the indecent-if not the wicked. Additional Opera Talks are available online anytime. Watch Now >
While we are all at home, members of our Teen Vocal Studio are sharing videos of how they are staying connected to music and art even when they're not singing opera. Watch Now >
Are you ready for this morning''s KING FM rebroadcast? Seattle Opera dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces Tosca, with musical examples from Seattle Opera's archival recordings. Listen Now >
This Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM, dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores the works and life of Don Giovanni composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the next installment of our Composer Spotlight series. Can''t wait for June 2? Previous Opera Talks are available online anytime. Time to Watch >
Songs of Summer with Tess Altiveros Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 PM Save the date for our next recital featuring soprano Tess Altiveros.Best known to Seattle Opera audiences for her bold and affecting work in our chamber operas (The Falling and the Rising, O+E, and The Combat), audiences will be treated to a program that takes us from morning to evening with pieces that trace daily thoughts and rituals. Learn More >
Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM, join us for a performance by tenor Robert McPherson. What happens when the world's most irresponsible tenor performs the world's most beautiful music, but online? Join us for a performance that demystifies classical music with a tongue-in-cheek online performance sure to make you smile. Time to Watch >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Administrative Offices: 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Performances: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2019/20 Season Sponsor: In Memory of Karyl Winn
2020/21 Season Sponsor: Barbara Stephanus James & Sherry Raisbeck
Photo Credits, top to bottom: ? Sean Airhart; ? Elise Bakketun; ? Billy Diaz; ? Philip Newton; ? Philip Newton; Barbara Krafft / Public domain; ? Philip Newton
Plus The Flying Dutchman this morning, and an interview with Sondra Radvanovsky.
This week we announced our new recital series,Songs of Summer, which will bring beloved singers to a new stage-your phone, tablet, or computer screen. Beginning weekly on May 28 with a performance by American soprano Angel Blue, recitals will be available to stream on our website, Facebook, and YouTube.
We will also continue to provide a variety of online content including an interview with soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, a new Opera Talk, and more!
We are humbled by the generosity of our donors during this unique time. Your financial support powers Opera at Home and sustains us until we can join each other as a community to enjoy opera together.
Tune in today, May 9 at 10 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2016 production of Wagner''s epic romance The Flying Dutchman. Listen Now >
This Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM, dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores the works and life of Cavalleria rusticana composer Pietro Mascagni in the next installment of our Composer Spotlight series. Can''t wait for May 12? Previous Opera Talks are available online for your learning enjoyment. Time to Watch >
Thursday, May 14 at 12 PM, join us for a virtual interview with renowned soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as part of our Screentime with Seattle Opera series. From the basics of singing technique to the demands of daily opera life, Radvanovsky will show you how she prepares her voice to take on some of the most demanding roles in opera. Time to Watch >
On May 28, kick off our Summer of Songs series with a recital from soprano Angel Blue. Every week we will release a new recital online from some of your favorite singers including Jamie Barton, John Moore, Will Liverman, and more. Learn More >
Head of Coach-Accompanists David McDade has recorded a variety of pieces from Debussy and Puccini to a Star Wars tribute. Plus members of our Teen Vocal Studio are sharing videos of how they are staying connected to music and art even when they''re not singing opera. Watch Now >
Check out our Zoom backgrounds for your next meeting or virtual chat. We have photos available from multiple productions, the Opera Center, and our Costume Shopthat have been formatted according to Zoom guidelines. Download Photos >
Read together and sing together with Opera Time! Normally held at the Opera Center, we've made sessions available online. Activities include sing-alongs, an interactive children's book reading, and simple at-home crafts. Watch Now >
"Singspiel" (that's German for SongPlay) mixes songs, dialogues, choruses, and marvelous orchestral writing with fun and fantasy for a lowbrow, family-friendly art form-the ancestor of today's Star Wars movies. Mozart's ever-popular The Magic Flute is the perfect introduction to Singspiel, as well as one of the most beloved operas ever written. Listen Now >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Plus, Jane Eaglen joins us for an intermission chat!
Today at 10 AM tune in to Classical KING FM 98.1 for a broadcast of the January 22, 1994 performance of Bellini's classic bel canto opera Norma. Audiences lucky enough to be in the theater for that show will remember how Jane Eaglen made her U.S. company debut as a last-minute replacement for the taxing and demanding title role. Enjoy her performance as Norma, plus wonderful performances by Kenneth Cox, Susanne Mentzer, Craig Sirianni, and more. Plus be sure to catch the intermission chat with General Director Christina Scheppelmann and Jane Eaglen herself!
A full list of upcoming broadcasts is available on our website.?
Other Fall Offerings
Frederick Ballentine in Recital Save the date for an incredible performance from the tenor who "deserves all kinds of kudos!" (The Seattle Times), Frederick Ballentine. From his performance as Don Jos? in our 2019 production of Carmen to his?return as Charlie Parker in Charlie Parker''s Yardbird, Ballentine is not one to miss. Available beginning Friday, October 2, 2020.?Learn?more?>
Youth Opera Online Starting September 24 young performers will have the opportunity to sing, act, and perform virtually. Youth Opera Online accepts everyone regardless of skill level. However, spots are limited, so register today! Financial assistance is available. Learn?more?>
Today at 10 AM tune in to KING FM 98.1 for a broadcast of the March 11, 1991 performance of Dvor?k''s fairy tale opera Rusalka. Audiences will be treated to the the famouse aria "Song to the Moon" sung by Ren?e Fleming, plus wonderful performances by Ben Heppner, Susan Graham, and more. Plus be sure to catch the intermission chat with dramaturg Jonathan Dean and Assistant Conductor Philip Kelsey.
A full list of upcoming broadcasts is available on our website.?
Other Online Offerings
Cavalleria rusticana?Highlights Recital
Beginning September 25, 2020/21 season ticket holders will have access to an online recital?through their Seattle Opera account?featuring highlights of Mascagni''s Italian classic. Recorded on the McCaw Hall stage, audiences will enjoy performances by Gregory Kunde, Alexandra Lo Bianco, and more! Learn?more?>??
Youth Opera Online Starting September 24 young performers will have the opportunity to sing, act, and perform virtually. Youth Opera Online accepts everyone regardless of skill level. However, spots are limited, so register today! Financial assistance is available. Learn?more?>
Throughout this unusual global crisis, everyone at Seattle Opera has kept three important values at the forefront of all our decision-making: our drive to produce new performances that are free to audiences while we are not able to be in the theater; our desire to showcase outstanding artists; and the safety of our artists, staff, partners, and audiences. With these principles guiding us, I am excited to share Seattle Opera's Fall Season.
Free online recitals offer you the opportunity to hear from amazing singers while also offering people who have never experienced opera before a way to try opera out. Tonight we close out our 15 recital Songs of Summer series with soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams. Her recital will be available on Seattle Opera's Facebook, YouTube, and website until September 10, 2020 and includes selections from Turandot, Tristan und Isolde, and Les Troyens.
In October, we will continue this series with free online recitals by Frederick Ballentine, Marcy Stonikas, and Jorell Williams. Ballentine previously earned fans for his most recent role as the title character in Charlie Parker's Yardbird and Don Jos? in Carmen. Soprano Marcy Stonikas began her Seattle Opera career long ago as a Young Artist, and has developed into a dramatic soprano who has since starred in Ariadne auf Naxos, Tosca, Turandot, and Fidelio to wide acclaim. A gifted performer of Seattle Opera's mainstage and chamber operas, Jorell Williams most recently performed as Dizzy Gillespie in Yardbird as well as last fall's successful chamber opera The Falling and the Rising. Schedule details are below.
Looking to expand your opera knowledge this fall or wanting to share opera with a young person in your life? Consider one of our classes. Online sessions for adults include Opera 101, plus Opera in the Making, on writing libretti. Youth ages 7-18 can also sign up for courses that meet in late September-December. Participants will learn music, singing, and acting skills via Zoom as they study excerpts from a youth opera for their culminating performance.
Seattle Opera presents the fall season to entertain you, lift your spirits, and keep you connected to the music and artists you know and love. This is not the fall programming we had expected to present when we announced the season in January. This is disappointing, but doing nothing is not an option we explored. Seattle Opera deeply values creating and sharing art that heals and entertains, particularly during times of hardship. So, we've decided not to close our doors. Seattle Opera deeply believes that we will get through this if we remain committed to each other and the music. ?
We are all witnessing the unpredictability of COVID-19. You've seen it spread from community to community with tremendous speed. Businesses and organizations have learned to adapt in ever-changing conditions. The same is true for us. In the coming months, we must be nimble and adaptable. We are constantly monitoring local health guidelines, travel restrictions, and the availability of artists in order to plan performances in the near future and the season ahead. We will announce our plans for the next part of our season later this year. Looking ahead to the 2021/22 season, we will begin the new season with La boh?me, as previously announced. Other productions will be announced in the months to come.?
During this time of national and international crisis, we believe our responsibility is the production of art-in the safest possible environment-to share with all of you. We hope you agree and enjoy this programming with us.
Opera 101 September 8-October 27, 2020 Offered Tuesdays online via Zoom weekly for eight weeks. Currently sold out but additional sessions are being added. Email us?to be added to the wait list. Learn?More?>
Frederick Ballentine in Recital Friday, October 2, 2020 Enjoy an incredible performance by Frederick Ballentine, the tenor who "deserves all kinds of kudos!" (The Seattle Times) for his performance as Don Jose in Carmen. His recital will showcase lite fare.
Marcy Stonikis in Recital Friday, October 9,?2020 Marcy's relationship with the Seattle Opera stage started in 2010 as a member of the Young Artists Program. She went on to make her mainstage debut in The Magic Flute ('11) and has sung the title role in Ariadne auf Naxos ('15), Tosca ('15) and The Turn of the Screw (2018). She was noted for her "secure vocal beauty" (Bachtrack) as The High Priestess in Aida ('18).
Jorell Williams in Recital Friday, October 23, 2020 Jorell Williams is "a robust baritone capable of descending to delicate threads of sound." (Operawire) Recently appearing in Charlie Parker's Yardbird and The Falling and the Rising, Jorell is fast becoming one of our favorite singers.
Youth Opera Online September-December,?2020?? Seattle Opera is committed to providing equitable access to the arts. Financial assistance is available. Programs are offered twice a week. Offerings include Artful Explorers for ages 7-9 ($240), Maestros for ages 10-13 ($360), and Advanced for ages 14-18 ($480). Learn?More?>
In addition to these free performances, our fall season includes programming for our subscribers, of which we have more than 6,500 for each opera this year. Subscribers should log in to their online account to learn more about the virtual fall subscriber programming.
Today Only: Free Seattle Opera mask with any opera merchandise purchase!
Now through Wednesday enjoy daily deals on Seattle Opera merchandise from?Amusements Gift Shop. Whether you''re looking for the perfect gift for a music lover of any age, or want to show your Seattle Opera pride, there is something for everyone at Amusements.?
Keep an eye on your inbox or visit?our website?every day through Wednesday, December 10, 2020 for daily deals and featured gift ideas.?
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2020/21 Season Sponsor: Barbara Stephanus James & Sherry Raisbeck?
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This Friday join us for the premiere of the next recital in our 2020 Fall Season! "A robust baritone capable of descending to delicate threads of sound" (Operawire), Mr. Williams has prepared an exciting program including selections by Aaron Copland, William Bolcolm, and Williams''s own arrangement of a classic song from the film Breakfast at Tiffany''s.
It''s almost time! Download the program then click the link below beginning at 7:00 PM to watch Jorell Williams in Recital. This recital is free to the public, and will be available to watch through Friday, November 13, 2020. Don''t forget-if you are sharing your virtual opera night on social media be sure to tag @seattleopera.
This Friday join us for the premiere of the next recital in our 2020 Fall Season! "A robust baritone capable of descending to delicate threads of sound" (Operawire), Mr. Williams has prepared an exciting program including selections by Aaron Copland, William Bolcolm, and Williams''s own arrangement of a classic song from the film Breakfast at Tiffany''s.
This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. Join us today at 10:00 AM on KING FM for the re-broadcast of?The Barber of Seville.?Then enjoy our final?Songs of Summer recital featuring Seattle favorite?Mary Elizabeth Williams.?Read more below about additional online content.?
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation?to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Songs of Summer with Ben Bliss The Songs of Summer recital featuring tenor Ben Bliss is available to watch until September 3, 2020. His program features collaborations with several artists from around the country and includes works by Mozart, Strauss, and more.?Watch?Now?>
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Songs of Summer with Damien Geter Bass-baritone Damien Geter most recently appeared at Seattle Opera as Colonel in The Falling and the Rising. His recital including works by Verdi, Mozart, and more is?available through August 27, 2020.?Watch?Now?>
Coming Soon
Songs of Summer with Mary Elizabeth Williams Save the date for our recital featuring soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams on?Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM. A Seattle favorite from the start of her career as a Seattle Opera Young Artist-Williams'' memorable moments include her command performance as Queen Elizabeth in Mary Stuart?and a thrilling "Vissi d'arte" performance from?Tosca. The recital includes works from Berlioz, Wagner, Puccini, and more.?Time?to?Watch?>
This September go back to school with two new classes perfect for any music lover. Take Opera 101 and deepen your knowledge of this beloved art form, or learn how to write your own libretto in Opera in the Making. Both classes will take place online and run for eight weeks.?Register?Now?>
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.?
Plus more from our Costume Shop and a new Opera Talk.
Tune in to KING FM this morning for a rebroadcast of The Magic Flute. Next week we are excited to welcome the Costa-Jackson sisters to the screen for their take on performing with family, what makes them unique, and how they''re staying connected. We will also continue to provide a variety of online content including a new Opera Talk, and more!
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff that are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, May 16 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2017 production of Mozart's colorful fanstasy The Magic Flute. Listen Now >
This week, Head of Coach-Accompanists David McDade has recorded "Romanza" by Francesco Cilea the composer of Adriana Lecouvreur. Previous online performances from David are available from Debussy and Puccini to a Star Wars tribute. Watch Now >
Costume Show Manager Heidi Zamora takes us through the different types of fabric used by the Costume Shop and how to find the best fabric for any project. Watch Now >
Need something to keep the family entertained? Give them pages to color depicting scenes from past productions including Cinderella, The Magic Flute, and more! Download Coloring Pages >
Operetta is a delightful kind of entertainment resembling opera, but different; whereas in opera the music tells the story, in operetta the music decorates a story which is usually little more than a joke-a simple tale with light music and even lighter humor. Listen Now >
This Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM, dramaturg Jonathan Dean dives into one of the most important musical storytelling elements in opera: the motif. Used by Mozart, Wagner, and Puccini, the humble motif became an equally important device in film - opera's cultural descendant. Previous Opera Talks are available online anytime. Time to Watch >
Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM, join us for an interview with Ginger, Marina, and Miriam Costa-Jackson. Learn the inside scoop on theThree Singing Sisters, why it's different performing with family, and how they're staying connected during this time. Time to Watch >
On May 28, kick off our Songs of Summer series with a recital from soprano Angel Blue. Every week we will release a new recital online from some of your favorite singers including Jamie Barton, John Moore, Will Liverman, and more. Learn More >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. From the 10:00 AM broadcast of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs to the newly revised Songs of Summer schedule including this week's recital featuring Jamie Barton. Plus, read more on our blog to learn what Seattle Opera is doing to become an anti-racist organization, and see below for all of our free online content.
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, June 13 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2019 production of the Grammy Award-winning smash hit The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. Listen Now >
Catch up on what you missed! Enjoy the first recital in our Songs of Summer series featuring American soprano Angel Blue. Available until June 18, the recital includes selections by Rachmaninov, Verdi, and more. Watch Now >
As we make space for the lived experiences of Black people in opera, white folks and non-Black People of Color must hold ourselves accountable to learn, reflect, do better-and do more. Our recent blog post Black Lives Matter in Opera covers some of what we''ve been paying attention to at Seattle Opera the past few days. Read Now >
In the next installment of our Composer Spotlight series, dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores the works and life of Don Giovanni composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Additional Opera Talks are available online anytime. Watch Now >
Are you ready for this morning''s KING FM broadcast? Seattle Opera dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, with musical examples from Seattle Opera's archival recordings. Listen Now >
This Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM, dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores American Opera and its history at Seattle Opera. Can''t wait for June 16? Previous Opera Talks are available online anytime. Time to Watch >
Songs of Summer with Jamie Barton Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 PM Save the date for our next recital featuring mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton.Following her "dazzling" (The Seattle Times) Seattle Opera debut in our 2015 production Nabucco, Barton has garnered international acclaim, and her passionate advocacy for LGBTQIA openness and acceptance makes her a fabulously well-suited artist for the "Pride" edition of our "Songs of Summer" recital reries. Time to Watch >
Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM, join us for a performance by tenor Robert McPherson. What happens when the world's most irresponsible tenor performs the world's most beautiful music, but online? Join us for a performance that demystifies classical music with a tongue-in-cheek online performance sure to make you smile. Time to Watch >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
Administrative Offices: 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Performances: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2019/20 Season Sponsor: In Memory of Karyl Winn
2020/21 Season Sponsor: Barbara Stephanus James & Sherry Raisbeck
Photo Credits, top to bottom: ? Sean Airhart; ? Philip Newton; ? Billy Diaz; ? Philip Newton; ? Philip Newton; Barbara Krafft / Public domain; ? Philip Newton
Anti-racism resources, our racial equity plan, and your KING FM link.
This week, in addition to links to our Opera at Home content, we are sharing blog posts from the past week for our audiences to learn more about Seattle Opera's commitment to social justice. We've also included learning resources collected from Seattle Opera's Equity Team.
A message from Christina Scheppelmann about how Seattle Opera stands in solidarity with our Black artists, audience members, staff, donors, subscribers, and community. Read Now >
Since 2019, Seattle Opera has been working to create a comprehensive Racial Equity and Social Impact Plan. Whether we''re performing for audiences in-person, or onstage, here''s a few excerpts from our plan to move toward becoming an anti-racist organization. Read Now >
In light of the recent movements for racial justice, we asked Seattle Opera''s Equity Team to share anti-racism resources that they recommend. We hope some of these are helpful to you now, and moving forward into the future. Read Now >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. Join us today at 10:00 AM for the re-broadcast of La traviata. Plus two Songs of Summer recitals this week, with Margaret Gawrysiak on Tuesday and Tess Altiveros on Thursday. Get a sneak peek of their recitals and read more below about additional online content.
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, June 27 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2017 production of Verdi''s irresistible classic, La traviata. Listen Now >
What happens when the world's most irresponsible tenor performs the world's most beautiful music, but online? Find out in this tongue-in-cheek style online recital from Robert McPherson available until July 10, 2020. Watch Now >
Songs of Summer with John Moore The Songs of Summer recital featuring baritone John Moore is available to watch until July 9, 2020. His varied program includes an excerpt from the Korngold opera Die Tote Stadt, art songs by Franz Schubert and Matthew Aucoin, and a sentimental American standard by Sammy Fain. Watch Now >
Songs of Summer with Jamie Barton Catch up on what you missed! Enjoy our Songs of Summer recital featuring mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Available until this Thursday July 2, 2020, the recital includes selections from Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, and more. Watch Now >
Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces the rich, creamy, dark sounds of mezzo and contralto voices and includes musical examples featuring many audience favorites including Stephanie Blythe and one of this week''s Songs of Summer artists, Margaret Gawrysiak. Listen Now >
Coming Soon
Songs of Summer with Margaret Gawrysiak Save the date for our next recital featuring mezzo-soprano Margaret Gawrysiak on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 PM.Gawrysiak fills her program Quarantine Cabaret with great music as well as plenty of personality. Time to Watch >
Songs of Summer with Tess Altiveros Join us Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 PM for the next recital in our Songs of Summer series featuring soprano Tess Altiveros who is best known to Seattle Opera audiences for her bold and affecting work in our groundbreaking chamber operas. Time to Watch >
We are excited to offer online Summer Opera Camps starting July 13 for youth ages 7-18. With tuition starting at $150 and financial assistance available for all three camps, make sure to secure a spot for the youth in your life today! Register Now >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. Join us today at 10:00 AM for the re-broadcast of Madame Butterfly. Plus two Songs of Summer recitals this week, with Shelly Traverse on Tuesday and Nerys Jones on Thursday. Get a sneak peek of their recitals and read more below about additional online content.
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Tune in today, July 11 at 10:00 AM on Classical KING FM 98.1 for this week''s broadcast: our 2017 production of Puccini's unforgettable classic, Madame Butterfly. Listen Now >
Available Now
Songs of Summer with Margaret Gawrysiak Our recital featuring mezzo-soprano Margaret Gawrysiak is available until July 14, 2020.Gawrysiak fills her program Quarantine Cabaret with great music as well as plenty of personality. Watch Now >
Songs of Summer with Tess Altiveros Enjoy the most recent recital in our Songs of Summer series featuring soprano Tess Altiveros who is best known to Seattle Opera audiences for her bold and affecting work in our groundbreaking chamber operas. It will be available until July 16, 2020. Watch Now >
Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces several different types of tenor. This podcast features musical examples from many Seattle Opera favorites including Lawrence Brownlee and Peter Kazaras. Listen Now >
Do-it-Yourself Aria Workshop Looking for an activity for the 6-12 year olds in your life? Journey into the world of opera with our new free, five-video online course. Participants will sing, act, create original opera characters, and write a song inspired by their character all from the safety of home. Learn More >
Read together and sing together with Opera Time! Normally held at the Opera Center, we've made sessions available online. Activities include sing-alongs, an interactive children's book reading, and simple at-home crafts. Watch Now >
From composer spotlights to a two-part conversation with General Director Christina Scheppelmann to chats about opera genres, dramaturg Jonathan Dean and special guest speakers are covering a variety of topics. Opera Talks are available online anytime. Watch Now >
Coming Soon
Songs of Summer with Shelly Traverse Save the date for our next recital featuring Lyric soprano Shelly Traverse on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM.Her recital program highlights her varied repertoire, including French and American art songs, selections by Sondheim, and beloved opera arias by Mozart and Puccini. Time to Watch >
Songs of Summer with Nerys Jones Join us Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 PM for the next recital in our Songs of Summer series featuring Welsh-born mezzo-soprano Nerys Jones who is a familiar face to Northwest audiences, having recently appeared in both Rigoletto and Il trovatore. Time to Watch >
Our virtual Teen Performance Workshop is perfect for high-school-aged singers who want to learn more about their unique instrument and practice their performance skills. Open to ages 15-18, register your teen today for this two-week vocal intensive happening online July 20-31. Register Now >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
This week we are excited to bring you a variety of content to enjoy at home. Join us today at 10:00 AM on KING FM for the re-broadcast of?Lohengrin.?Then enjoy our newest Community Conversation, Crescendo for Racial Justice in Opera, and a Songs of Summer recital featuring?Ben Bliss.?Read more below about additional online content.?
If you are enjoying our digital opera offerings, please make a donation?to support the artists and staff who are collaborating to bring you opera in new ways.
Songs of Summer with Damien Geter Bass-baritone Damien Geter most recently appeared at Seattle Opera as Colonel in The Falling and the Rising. His recital including works by Verdi, Mozart, and more is?available through August 27, 2020.?Watch?Now?>
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Songs of Summer with Will Liverman The Songs of Summer recital featuring baritone Will Liverman is available to watch until August 20, 2020. The program features works by Vaughan Williams, Copland, and Mendelssohn. Watch?Now?>
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Seattle Opera Podcast General Director Christina Scheppelmann spoke with "Ballard Opera Man" Stephen Wall, who has sung with Seattle Opera for almost 40 seasons for a recent intermission feature for "Seattle Opera Mornings on KING FM".?Listen?Now?>
Join Black and PoC opera professionals?on Wednesday,?August 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM?for our latest Community Conversation, in which we reflect on this pivotal moment in history and how opera can reemerge as a space of belonging, healing, and liberation for communities of color.?Time?to?Watch?>
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Songs of Summer with Ben Bliss Save the date for our next recital featuring tenor Ben Bliss on?Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 PM. Bliss debuted with Seattle Opera in Mozart's Cos? fan tutte ('17) and returned in 2018 as Peter Quint in Brittens' eerie The Turn of the Screw. His program includes works by Mozart, Strauss, and more.?Time?to?Watch?>
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.?
Each Saturday we invite you to explore all of the Seattle Opera content we have released plus what we have ready for you to enjoy in the coming days. From new KING FM broadcasts of past Seattle Opera productions to performances in place, we will keep posting on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube so our patrons feel the opera love.
We are humbled by the generosity of our donors during this unique time. Your financial support powers Opera at Home and sustains us until we can join each other as a community to enjoy opera together.
Beginning today, at 10 AM, Classical KING FM 98.1 will broadcast recordings of previous Seattle Opera performances on the radio and at king.org each Saturday morning. This week''s broadcast is Verdi''s Aida, recorded May 12, 2018. Listen Now >
Tune in this Sunday, April 26 at 7:00 PM for part two of this three-part recital series. Watch on our Facebook, YouTube, or Opera at Home page and enjoy mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen (last seen as Hansel in Hansel and Gretel) and pianist Jay Rozendaal perform a set of Ragtime Songs of the Suffragettes. Time to Watch >
This Monday, April 27 at 7:00 PM dramaturg Jonathan Dean explores the life and works of Giacomo Puccini from Manon Lescaut to La boh?me and beyond in a new series of Opera Talks: Composer Spotlight. Available on our Facebook, YouTube, and Opera at Home pages, deepen your opera knowledge from the comfort of your couch. Time to Watch >
While sheltering in place, Head of Coach-Accompanists David McDade, recorded his performance of American composer Aaron Copeland''s "Conversation at the Soda Fountain" from the 1940 film Our Town. Watch Now >
Check out our new Zoom backgrounds for your next meeting or virtual chat. New this week: Four new photos from the Seattle Opera Costume Shop that have been formatted according to Zoom guidelines. Download photos >
This week''s Opera Time story is "Never Play Music Next to the Zoo" with Teaching Artist Katrina Finder. Includes sing-alongs, story time, and more! New sessions will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel Saturday mornings at 10 AM and will continue to be available throughout the week. Watch Now >
This week''s episode "Opera Buffa" explores the beloved old Italian tradition of opera comedy. With the opera orchestra functioning as a laugh track and adding jokes of its own, opera buffa productions such as The Barber of Seville and The Elixir of Love, disarm and charm us while putting a big grin on our faces. Tune in every Wednesday on our podcast page or your favorite podcast app for a new episode from dramaturg Jonathan Dean. Listen Now >
We are grateful for all of our patrons and look forward to having you back at the Opera Center and McCaw Hall. Until then, we will keep working to bring opera to your home in as many ways as we can.
This week marked the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven and we are keeping the celebration going with a broadcast this morning at 10 AM on KING FM 98.1 of our 2012 production Beethoven''s only opera Fidelio. Be sure to listen at intermission for an interview with Chorus Master John Keene.
Don''t forget-you can also enjoy Ode to Beethoven?with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen and pianist John Keene available free to the public through January 6, 2021.?
Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming KING FM broadcasts.?
Ode to Beethoven In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven''s 250th birthday, we are excited to present a recital with mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen and pianist, John Keene available free to the public through January 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Their program features selections by Beethoven, and Fanny Mendelssohn and Dame Ethel Smyth who were both influenced by his style. Watch now >
Online Opera Classes Go back to school with our online opera classes. Adults can join us in Opera 101?or our libretto writing course Opera in the Making. While youth ages 7-18 have the chance to learn, record and perform a virtual youth opera in the eleven-week program Youth Opera Online. All classes begin this January. Learn more >
Andrew Stenson in Recital Premiering Friday January 29, 2021, audiences will be treated to recital sure to be filled with "meltingly lyrical moments" (The Seattle Times). Andrew Stenson has appeared in many operas at Seattle Opera and we are excited to invite him back to the virtual stage for this performance. Learn more >
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