Public Previews

Opera Previews

As we approach each production at Seattle Opera, members of the Education department make rounds all over the Puget Sound area to present free one-hour previews with musical excerpts to a variety of audiences. “Opera Previews” focus specifically on each upcoming opera and help attendees learn more about the story, composer, and the cultural and musical context of each work. These previews are typically held in cafés, bookstores, libraries, and museums around the Seattle area. Please check the Seattle Opera web site calendar for dates, times and locations.

Want to know more about the opera?

In addition to Seattle Opera's own previews and educational events, the King County Library System offers free opera previews throughout the year led by educator and opera expert Norm Hollingshead. For a schedule and details, visit www.kcls.org/events/opera.cfm

Seattle University Lecture Series

Every season members of the Education department and a team of guest presenters prepare a series of academic lectures built around a single theme. The lecture series takes place over several months at Seattle University. The “Seattle University Lecture Series” especially appeals to opera, music, and theater-lovers who enjoy the chance to plunge themselves deeply into a specific subject. Lectures take place on Tuesdays throughout the fall, winter, and spring at the Wyckoff Auditorium on the Seattle University campus.