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.

The heightened sense of suspicion during the McCarthy era is the background of this subtle story of forbidden love from Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, based on the novel by Thomas Mallon. Seattle Opera presents this biting jewel of contemporary opera, conducted by Patrick Summers and with stage direction by Kevin Newbury.

Set sail with the legendary Gilbert and Sullivan for this high spirited production of the classic adventure on the high seas! A delight for audiences of all ages since 1879, it features a side-splitting, swashbuckling story with some of the duo's most beloved melodies, including the unforgettable lyrical labyrinth that is 'The Modern Major General's Song'.

First premiered in Paris in 1875, George Bizet's Carmen has come to be regarded as one of the artform's greatest achievements. The ultimate tale of the femme fatale and how her ruthless behaviour leads those around her astray, Ludovic Morlot conducts this Paul Curran-directed production featuring a stellar cast including Sasha Cooke (2, 8, 10 and 16 May) and J'Nai Bridges (3, 9, 13 and 17 May) as the titular Carmen!