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Seattle Opera.

An Immersive Seminar

An Immersive Seminar: Carmen

Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, May 5, & 19, 2026 (5 In-person Sessions)

The Opera Center

$150 Sliding Scale Fee or 1 Flex Pass Credit | Instructor: Jonathan Dean, Dramaturg

Get to know the many sides of the audience-favorite and beloved opera, Georges Bizet's Carmen, led by dramaturg Jonathan Dean. Plus, when you register for this seminar, you will automatically be included in a one-night-only lecture by conductor Ludovic Morlot about Bizet on May 5.

Before the final week’s discussion, participants will attend Seattle Opera’s spring production of Carmen (not necessarily together). The class will consist of five in-person meetings, one live opera performance, and reading, listening, and viewing assignments.

Class Sessions:

  • Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 PM (Guest lecture by conductor Ludovic Morlot)
  • Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM

Please note: This class is intended for patrons who are already ticket holders or are planning to purchase tickets to Seattle Opera's 2026 production of CarmenA ticket to the performance is not included in the cost of the class.

Class Recordings

Classes will not be recorded.

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Add to Calendar 4/7/2026 6:30:00 PM 5/19/2026 8:00:00 PM America/Vancouver An Immersive Seminar: Carmen An Immersive Seminar: Carmen Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, May 5, & 19, 2026 (5 In-person Sessions) The Opera Center Instructor: Jonathan Dean, Dramaturg Get to know the many sides of the audience-favorite and beloved opera, Georges Bizet's Carmen, led by dramaturg Jonathan Dean. Plus, when you register for this seminar, you will automatically be included in a one-night-only lecture by conductor Ludovic Morlot about Bizet on May 5. The Opera Center

Commitment to Equity

As part of our commitment to equity, Seattle Opera is dedicated to providing programs that are accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of financial standing. Fees for our programs are now offered on a voluntary sliding scale, and we ask that each participant choose the level that best fits their ability to pay. All participants receive the same instruction regardless of payment level. If none of these options work for you, please contact us to request financial assistance.