Category Archives: Opera

The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition this Sunday

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.: a non-ticketed free event for Opera buffs The Metropolitan Opera Laffont CompetitionWashington District Sunday, November 13Benaroya Hall | Nordstrom Recital Hall200 University Street, Seattle Competition beginning at 10:00 AM Additional Details: This is a free, non-ticketed event There will … Continue reading →

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Skyliner’s grandaughter at the Met!

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Karen Bell’s granddaughter, Deanna, is one of the nymphs at the Met on Saturday March 12th. They are about 15 – 20 feet up in the air with their skirt covering the wheeled dolly below with someone moving them around … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mozart at Town Hall

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

As a follow-up to the Sky Opera and Live Opera presentations of the Magic Flute, you might want to see even more Mozart at a coming Town Hall event. Thu 1/27, 7:30PM / $15-$20 / In-Person & LivestreamTown Hall Seattle … Continue reading →

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We will rise again

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Opera – gone viral?

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Linda W – this is for all Sky Opera fans Stay the heck away from me! A parody of Mozart’s “Là ci darem la mano” from Don Giovanni Natalie Campbell, soprano/piano Russell Svenningsen, tenor Pete Folliard, producer

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Chinese Opera in Volunteer Park

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Tribute displayed on Sydney Opera House

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. for finding this

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Encore Schedule for Metropolitan Opera HD in theaters

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Encore Schedule The 2019–20 season features ten live presentations. The live transmissions will be followed by encore screenings listed below in the United States and Canada. To check the encore schedule in other countries, please visit your participating theater’s website. … Continue reading →

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2019-20 Sky Opera Planning Schedule

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Cornelius has an amazing season planned at Skyline helping arts thrive in our community.

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Musical month from Sky Opera with an opera and two live performances

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Jim deMaine

November’s events from Cornelius: Wednesday, November 7, ‘Night at the Opera’: Così fan tutte, 4:30 Part 1, 6:15 dinner, 7:30 Part 2 Tuesday, November 13, ‘SkyOpera Live!’: Flora & Dora and Freddy & Willy, 7:30 PM Tuesday, November 27, ‘SkyOpera … Continue reading →

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The evolution of the universal genius – October 2nd at 3:30 PM

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Cornelius Rosse: There is only one Weekly Update I can paste in here. With SkyOpera events coming fast one after one another, I did not have time to write a second one. The piling up of our events is due … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Opera HD nearby – the 2018-19 season

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Metropolitan Opera HD Encore Schedule The 2018–19 season features ten live presentations. The live transmissions (at 10 AM on Saturdays) will be followed the same week by encore screenings (on Wednesdays). Below is the encore schedule with its convenient times. … Continue reading →

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Seattle Opera Guild News

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Ann Milam. Love opera? Click the following link to view the September issue of the Seattle Opera Guild.  September 2018 LAria FINAL

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Skyline’s SkyOpera’s wonderful opening night – a huge success

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

What a treat is was to have live first class opera singers at Skyline supported by generous gifts from residents. It was produced by the amazing Cornelius Rosse. Above are the SkyOpera’s performers from last Thursday’s live performance. Don’t miss … Continue reading →

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Sky Opera opening with festive gala on Thursday September 20th

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Cornelius Rossi has once again organized a wonderful treat for all Skyline opera lovers – and a delightful introduction for those new to opera. Below is a note from Cornelius. Click this link – SkyOSchedule2018_19–CT  for the full … Continue reading →

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Composing an opera at age 11

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Jim deMaine

This very young Mozart-like British prodigy is a virtuoso violinist, pianist and composer. Her parents are both amateur musicians but learned early on that their daughter was something very special. She was featured on 60 minutes on Sunday. She remembers at … Continue reading →

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Live opera at Skyline Wednesday 7:30PM

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Oct 11–SkyOpera Live Recital Great Voices of the PNW Great Voices of the Pacific Northwest a recital of excerpts from opera and Broadway musical  7:30 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2017  

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Sky Opera Debuts September 21st

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Jim deMaine

We have arrived at the ninth season of SkyOpera. Welcome to all faithful friends and especially to our newcomers! From Cornelius Rossi: “Let me start by introducing the changes we have made for this season. Up to now, in each … Continue reading →

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L’Aria – September Issue

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Please check out the latest Seattle Opera Guild publication (L’Aria) on the Opera page above – or click the link here L’Aria Sept 2017 FINAL!  From Ann Milam

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Seattle Opera Guild’s Newsletter

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Here is the July 2017 Newsletter from the Seattle Opera Guild: L’Aria July 2017 Final As we receive future newsletters or information about Opera, you can easily find these on the “Opera” Page above.

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Children, the lunchroom, and opera

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Jim deMaine

from Gordon G. Let’s try it in the ODR!

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Hansel and Gretel Live Preview at the Frye

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Jim deMaine

HANSEL AND GRETEL PREVIEWS  Free Admission Need a quick refresher on our upcoming production of Hansel and Gretel? Want to learn the basics of opera? Join Seattle Opera at your local library or community center for our new format of … Continue reading →

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Sky Opera Thursday April 21st at 4:20 PM

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jim deMaine

Hope you can come see Moby Dick. Cornelius assures us that we’ll have a whale of a time. For details click on the Opera Page.

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The Orient & Africa in the World of Opera Samson and Delilah

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jim deMaine

Sky Opera Lecture by Cornelius Rossi coming Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm January 19th Mt. Baker North “Orientalism” is a label that was attached in the middle of the 19th century to a new movement in the arts. However, in opera, Asia … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Opera in HD

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Jim deMaine

The wonderful showing of the Met HD recording of Carmen here at Skyline was a special treat arranged by Cornelius and others.  Do you want more in addition to our Sky Opera?  There are several theaters in the Seattle area … Continue reading →

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