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OPERA TALKS

Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean

One Tuesday evening per month

the Opera center

Free admission

Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store.

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UP NEXT: AIDAN LANG'S SEATTLE OPERA

Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 PM

As Aidan Lang's time at Seattle Opera draws to a close, join us for a thoughtful look at his five-year tenure. Building upon the legacies of his predecessor Speight Jenkins and the company's founder, Glynn Ross, Lang has ushered Seattle Opera into a new era. Dramaturg Jonathan Dean will discuss with Lang the company's recent artistic accomplishments, as well as the opportunities and challenges that await Seattle Opera's fourth General Director.

UPCOMING DATES

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 7:00 PM         

Aidan Lang's Seattle Opera

Add to Calendar 5/21/2019 7:00:00 PM 5/21/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

Aidan Lang's Seattle Opera

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 7:00 PM         

Opera Vocabulary 101: How to Talk like an Opera Critic

Add to Calendar 6/11/2019 7:00:00 PM 6/11/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

Opera Vocabulary 101: How to Talk like an Opera Critic

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:00 PM         

The Verdi Effect: Costumed Concerts Become Live-Action Cinema

Add to Calendar 7/30/2019 7:00:00 PM 7/30/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

The Verdi Effect: Costumed Concerts Become Live-Action Cinema

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:00 PM         

The Birth of Opera

Add to Calendar 8/20/2019 7:00:00 PM 8/20/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

The Birth of Opera

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:00 PM         

Opera Production 101: Deeds of Music Made Visible

Add to Calendar 9/17/2019 7:00:00 PM 9/17/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

Opera Production 101: Deeds of Music Made Visible

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 7:00 PM         

How to Distinguish Rossini from Bellini from Donizetti

Add to Calendar 10/15/2019 7:00:00 PM 10/15/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

How to Distinguish Rossini from Bellini from Donizetti

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:00 PM         

Pushkin: the Wellspring of Russian Opera

Add to Calendar 11/19/2019 7:00:00 PM 11/19/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean Opera Talks with Jonathan Dean One Tuesday evening per month Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center Free admission Deepen your knowledge of opera with our free opera talk series. Each month, join Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for an entertaining look at this unique art form, with topics ranging from opera’s rich literature and history to behind-the-scenes insights into how we put these grand productions on stage. Upcoming event dates and topics are added regularly, so check back often to learn what's in store. Tagney Jones Hall

Pushkin: the Wellspring of Russian Opera

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