Strauss' Hidden Gem

Richard Strauss's Daphne is a hidden gem in the canon; a one-act opera that blends Greek myth with a love of the natural world. Working with librettist Joseph Gregor, Richard Strauss reimagined the story of the mountain nymph who shuns human romance, finding her deepest joy among forests and fields. Seattle Opera presents the work in concert featuring members of the Seattle Symphony, allowing the music's brilliance and the drama's mythic poetry to shine without distraction.

Rarely performed despite being rich with Straussian lyricism, Daphne's pastoral soundscape is filled with sweeping strings, radiant woodwinds and a breathtaking "metamorphosis" sequence that stands among Strauss's best orchestral writing.