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2 unusual facts about Seattle Opera


Allen Moyer

His designs have appeared in celebrated productions at the New York City Opera, the San Francisco Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and the Seattle Opera.

Dale Kinkade

He had a deep interest in classical music, especially opera, and was a strong supporter of the Seattle Opera.


Antonello Palombi

He made his American debut in 2004 as Dick Johnson in Puccini's La fanciulla del West at the Seattle Opera.

Tacoma Opera

In 1981, Hans Wolf, then director of community outreach for Seattle Opera, successfully rebounded the company with the help of Pacific Lutheran University's then dean Richard Moe and the PLU fine arts staff.


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Sheffield Phelps

He was president of the Seattle Opera board when it helped launch the Pacific Northwest Ballet.