Best of 2009

We’re honored that some of our recent productions have made it onto several “Best of 2009” lists. Dave Stabler from The Oregonian liked our double bill of Bluebeard’s Castle with Erwartung and Seattle Magazine thought our “Confessions of a First-Time Operagoer” project was among the Best Arts Outreach Ideas of the year. The Ring made it onto the “Best of” lists of Joshua Kosman at the San Francisco Chronicle, Zach Carstensen of The Gathering Note (who also picked Bluebeard/Erwartung), and Gina Young at The Stranger’s music blog “Line Out.” Thanks everyone!

Here’s to a year of great opera in 2010!

Vote for Your Favorite Opera of 2008/09!

You saw them all—the majestic Aida, the riveting Elektra, the shimmering Pearl Fishers, the intriguing Bluebeard’s Castle with Erwartung, and the charming Marriage of Figaro. Now it’s time to share your thoughts! This week Seattle Opera is conducting a People’s Choice poll where you can vote for your favorite mainstage production of the season. Separate from the company’s Artist of the Year awards, where donors, trustees, and staff vote for their favorite singer and favorite creative team member from the past season, this poll is just for fun. Tell us—and your fellow audience members—which production you found to be the most impactful, thought-provoking, well staged, or just an all-around wonderful evening of opera. Don’t forget to visit the comments section of this post to tell us why you chose the opera that you did! Vote Now!