Archivi tag: Robert Dahlstrom

More than $1 million raised at Speight Jenkins Celebration Concert and Dinner

Seattle—With some of the greatest voices in opera gathering together for one night only in a red-carpet affair, Seattle Opera’s Speight Celebration Concert and Dinner thrilled more than 2,500 fans at McCaw Hall and raised more than $1 million on … Continua a leggere

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Tales of Hoffmann Audiences to Celebrate Speight Jenkins’ 31 Years as General Director

Seattle—Seattle Opera’s 2014/15 season concludes its 50th Anniversary season, as well as the 31-year tenure of General Director Speight Jenkins with The Tales of Hoffmann (Les contes d’Hoffmann). An all-star cast sings Jacques Offenbach’s tuneful score, chronicling famous writer E.T.A. … Continua a leggere

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Seattle Opera Announces 2014/15 Season

SEATTLE—From the depths of hell to the heights of paradise, the four great operas of Seattle Opera’s 2014/15 season will take operagoers on a fantastic journey. During this important season, leadership will pass from Speight Jenkins, who has been General … Continua a leggere

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Seattle Opera Announces 50th Anniversary Season in 2013/14

Seattle—Seattle Opera today announced the company’s 50th Anniversary Season. Performances of Wagner’s Ring kick off the festivities this summer, followed by a subscription series of four operas. Starring singers beloved by the opera-goers of Seattle, the 2013/14 season offers subscribers … Continua a leggere

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Ric Furman to Sing Florestan in Fidelio at Seattle Opera One Performance Only: Sunday, October 14

Seattle—American tenor Ric Furman will sing the role of Florestan in Seattle Opera’s production of Beethoven’s Fidelio at the matinee performance on Sunday, October 14, 2012, replacing the originally announced singer, Clifton Forbis. “Florestan is one of the most taxing … Continua a leggere

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Beethoven’s Ode to Humanity, Fidelio, Returns to Seattle Opera First Collaboration for Seattle Favorites Asher Fisch, Conductor, and Chris Alexander, Director

Seattle—Seattle Opera continues its 2012/13 season next month with Beethoven’s only opera: Fidelio, the story of a devoted wife who rescues her husband, unjustly imprisoned for his political beliefs. Premiered in 1814, Fidelio’s message of love and hope overcoming tyranny … Continua a leggere

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