Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Head down to the Opera Center for our next free Open House. This is your opportunity to explore the great work that happens at the Opera Center! Experience live performances, tours of the Costume Shop and the Props Department, family-friendly crafts, costume try-ons, and so much more.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Join Director of Artistic Planning and Administration Aren Der Hacopian, tenor Diego Torre (Canio), and soprano Monica Conesa (Nedda) for a conversation about preparing their roles in this opera, stories from rehearsal, and more. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 5:30 PM
Join us for a celebratory dinner before the opening night performance of Pagliacci. Enjoy a conversation between General Director Christina Scheppelmann and Costume Designer Cynthia Savage as they touch on the production’s costume design, dressing the different characters, and answer audience questions. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.
Friday, July 26, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Enjoy an intimate gathering and conversation with the creative team of Pagliacci: Head of Music Staff and Chorus Master Michaella Calzaretta, Director Dan Wallace Miller, and Conductor Carlo Montanaro. Donors at the Director's Circle ($10,000+) level and above are invited to this event.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Join Director of Artistic Administration and Planning Aren Der Hacopian and fellow arts patrons for a pre-show toast to celebrate the closing weekend of this colorful Rossini classic. Donors at the Donor ($50+) level and above are invited to this event.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Join General Director Christina Scheppelmann, mezzo-soprano Deanne Meek (Berta), and conductor Valentina Peleggi for a conversation highlighting their careers as women in the business of opera. Donors at the Director's Circle ($10,000+) level and above are invited to this event.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 9:30 AM
Please join us for an intimate, in-person conversation on the state of modern philanthropy, including planned giving and legacy. This workshop-style gathering offered in partnership with Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley, Phila Giving, and Baker Tilly will explore recent trends in philanthropic giving and the elemental components of prudent, sensible estate planning.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Bring your curiosity and questions for an intimate look at the life and career of Maestro Kazem Abdullah, Conductor of X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. The conversation will be moderated by Michaella Calzaretta, Head of Music Staff and Chorus Master. The evening will include complimentary wine and light refreshments. Donors at the Director's Circle ($10,000+) level and above are invited to this event.
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 6:15 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Opera Talk
Learn how Malcolm X, a monumental figure of the civil rights movement, inspired the Davis family team of creators to adapt his story for the opera stage. Moderated by our scholar-in-residence Dr. Naomi André, this talk will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, librettist Thulani Davis, and story writer Christopher Davis as they discuss the genesis and continued significance of this opera. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to arrive early for a reception before the talk with refreshments provided.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a special preview on the evening of the piano tech rehearsal for X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. Enjoy mingling during a reception before heading through backstage to your seats for a sneak peek at the production process of this opera. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 7:30 PM Recital, 9:00 PM Meet and Greet
Experience an intimate recital in Tagney Jones Hall featuring our 2023/24 Resident Artists, soprano Camille Ortiz and baritone Michael J. Hawk. The program will feature a rich selection of works from both the opera and musical theatre canon, including pieces from Bizet, Strauss, Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more. Donors who attend the recital are invited to the complimentary post-show Meet and Greet with the artists immediately following the recital with refreshments available. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.
Friday, November 3, 2023 | 5:30 PM–7:15 PM
Join us for the premiere of The Path, a piece commissioned for and performed by the U.S. Army Soldiers’ Chorus with the Veterans Choir. The piece was written by composer Damien Geter and lyricist Jerre Dye and was inspired by interviews with members of the Path with Art Veterans Cohort. Donors at the Donor level ($50+) and above join us from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM for refreshments in Norcliffe Studio. Simply RSVP for either the 4:00 PM or 7:30 PM performance and you will be added to our list.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Join General Director Christina Scheppelmann, Conductor Christine Brandes, and soprano Vanessa Goikoetxea (Alcina) for an insightful conversation about their opera experiences, career highlights, the music of G.F. Handel, and how this production was brought to life. Make sure to bring your questions for the audience Q&A portion of the evening. Donors at the Director's Circle ($10,000+) level and above are invited to this event.
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Join us for a delectable dinner in celebration of opening night! Enjoy a conversation between Director Tim Albery and General Director Christina Scheppelmann as they chat about this enchanting opera, the director’s process, and share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. You must have a ticket to the opening night performance to attend the event. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 6:15 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Opera Talk
Curious what it takes to become an opera singer? Come to a panel discussion between Seattle Opera’s new Resident Artists baritone Michael Hawk and soprano Camille Ortiz as they discuss the introduction and development of an opera singer with mezzo-soprano and 2022-23 Seattle Arts Fellow Myah Rose Paden, and a member of our Teen Vocal Studio. Enjoy a special performance by each singer. Donors are invited to a special reception before the talk with refreshments provided. Donors at the Donor ($50+) level and above are invited to this event.
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Join us for a celebratory dinner before the opening night performance of Das Rheingold. Enjoy a conversation between General Director Christina Scheppelmann and Das Rehingold Director Brian Staufenbiel as they go behind the scenes of the production, share stories, and answer audience questions. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Tune in online for a conversation between Das Rheingold Director Brian Staufenbiel and Dramaturg Jonathan Dean discussing the opera’s history, staging, casting, and more. This Zoom conversation will also include an audience Q&A for you to ask the director your own questions. Donors at the Director's Circle Level ($10,000+) and above are invited to this event.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Spend your evening with General Director Christina Scheppelmann and Das Rheingold cast members Frederick Ballentine (Loge), Melody Wilson (Fricka), and Greer Grimsley (Wotan). Listen to an exciting conversation about the experiences, challenges, highlights, and rewards of being performing artists. Donors at the Supporter ($500+) level and above are invited to this event.