Seattle Opera Guild

Join us for a casual gathering of fellow arts lovers at our monthly CAFÉ CANTATA on Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at the Seattle Opera Center. Coffee and pastries provided. Thank you to Socius Law Group for generously sponsoring this month’s event! #cafecantata #artsinseattle #seattleopera #seattleoperaguild #seattleoperalovers

You’re invited! The Seattle Opera Guild Singers’ Development Awards LIVE FINALS are coming up, and the event is FREE and open to the public. Come enjoy an evening of gorgeous singing and supporting emerging Washington artists. Donations are welcome and benefit the Awards competition. 🗓️ May 28, 2026 ⏰ House opens 6:15pm - Program 6:30-9:30pm 📍 The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Wallingford 🎤Finalists (each performing two arias): ⭐️ Taylor Adams, soprano ⭐️ Adia Bowen, Soprano @adiabowen ⭐️ Anjani Briggs, soprano @anjb ⭐️ Claire Burreson, soprano @claireburreson ⭐️ Alfred Carillo, tenor @alfredocarrilloofficial ⭐️ Karen Dunstan, soprano @karen.dunstan48 ⭐️ Rosamund Dyer, mezzo-soprano @rosamund.dyer ⭐️ Michael Nim, tenor ⭐️ JingJing Qi, soprano @takaichieko.soprano ⭐️ Malinda Wagstaff, soprano @waggysoprano 🎼 Judges: * Jonathan Pasternak, Executive Director, Port Angeles Symphony * Kimberly Giordano, Community Engagement Director, NW Opera In Schools, Etc. * Limuel Forgey, Executive Director, Tacoma Opera 🎹 Pianist: David McDade, Seattle Opera We’ll also continue our new tradition: AUDIENCE CHOICE! Cast your vote for your favorite finalist and help us celebrate the artistry that moves you most. #seattleoperasingers #operainseattle #singerscompetition #seattle

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Friday night’s CARMEN preview! We had a wonderful time, raised thousands of dollars for the Singers’ Development Award, and enjoyed electrifying performances from @rosamund.dyer as Carmen, @chlystew as Don José, Robert Wise as Escamillo, with @reices.peices at the piano and @pugetsoundconcertopera ‘s own Regina Thomas adding insight and commentary. #opera #seattleopera #operainseattle #seattleoperaguild #carmenoperaseattle

Join Us! For a preview of Seattle Opera’s CARMEN, Friday, April 24th, 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy Spanish wine and tapas ~ street parking available. RSVP by April 17th at seattleoperaguild.org

Seattle Opera & Seattle Opera Guild Cordially Invite You to the February “Café Cantata”! ~ Tuesday, February 10th 10AM–1PM ~ ♥ Free Coffee & Valentine-Themed Confections! ♥ Seattle Opera Center | 363 Mercer St.

Congratulations to Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition District Finals winners Elizabeth Hanje, Sarah Caulfield & Page Michels, who will advance to the Regional Finals. We also congratulate Olivia Howe and Claire Burreson, who received Encouragement Awards. A big thank you to judges Russell Thomas, Chase Hopkins, and Blair Salter! #seattleoperaguild #laffontcompetition #opera

Join Us for Some Holiday Cheer!🎄