A conversation with Seattle
Cover: Anya Matanovic (Gretel) and Sarah Larsen (Hansel) in Hansel and Gretel at Seattle Opera (Photo: Jacob Lucas) Seattle Opera’s performances of Hansel … Continue reading A Homeless Hansel and Gretel Dream of Costco, at Seattle Opera
Verdi’s Nabucco opened last Saturday night at McCaw Hall, with the run continuing through August 22; it will be broadcast live next … Continue reading Seattle Opera’s Full-Throated ‘Nabucco’ Powers Past its Awkward Staging
There’s something just zany and delightful about Seattle Opera’s recent The Tales of Hoffmann. As a Speight send-off at the … Continue reading The Tales of Hoffmann, An Operatic Delight
Though May is already in full swing, there are still plenty of options for classical music fans looking for live music. This month’s offerings run the gamut from opera and chamber music to modern dance and ballet. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks For May
Girl meets boy. Instant attraction. Problems include disapproval from family, unforeseen complications, unhappiness of lovers. It’s a classic theater format … Continue reading Daughter of the Regiment: A Lighthearted Opera That’s a Total Romp
Mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle’s long career has, so far, spanned 43 years, and the opera star is not slowing down any … Continue reading A Comedienne on the Opera Stage: Joyce Castle
The word for “settler” among the Vikings was “Landnám’s man”; the first arrival in an area “took” the land and … Continue reading In the Nordic-West, Seattle Opera’s “Ring” Fills a Great Hall