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Courtesy of English National <strong>Opera</strong>, Die Zauberflöte, 2009, production image by Richard Hubert Smith/London<br />
Lucia di<br />
Lammermoor<br />
by Gaetano Donizetti<br />
October 16 – 30, 2010<br />
The Barber of<br />
Seville<br />
by Gioachino Rossini<br />
January 15 – 29, 2011<br />
The Magic Flute<br />
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart<br />
May 7 – 21, 2011<br />
The<br />
<strong>Opera</strong> <strong>Classics</strong><br />
<strong>Series</strong><br />
now on sale
• Classic <strong>Opera</strong>s<br />
• Guaranteed Seats<br />
• Big Savings<br />
Passion, Comedy, and Fantasy Await…<br />
Experience the gamut of human expression with the three most<br />
popular operas from <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Opera</strong>’s stimulating 2010/11 season.<br />
October marks the return of the thrilling Italian masterpiece Lucia<br />
di Lammermoor, a magnificently moody romantic tragedy. The<br />
unbridled hilarity of The Barber of Seville will chase away your<br />
winter blues and leave you humming for more. And spring brings<br />
The Magic Flute, a glorious fairytale that shines brightly with<br />
Mozart’s genius. All presented to you with the high-caliber artistry,<br />
stagecraft and musicianship that make <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> the ultimate<br />
live entertainment experience.<br />
…Those Who Act Now<br />
With productions of popular works like these selling out (recent<br />
performances of The Marriage of Figaro, La Traviata, and Il Trovatore<br />
saw capacity crowds), the only way to guarantee that you’ll be part of the<br />
audience is to subscribe. And the affordable <strong>Classics</strong> <strong>Series</strong> allows you<br />
to see the three most popular titles in our season for as little as $145.<br />
Great Seats – Great Prices<br />
Tickets to the <strong>Classics</strong> <strong>Series</strong> go on sale before single tickets and cost<br />
significantly less; so you’ll be choosing from the best available seats and<br />
saving big when you subscribe. Other subscriber-only benefits include:<br />
fee-free online ticket exchange, flexible payment plans, and much more.
<strong>Opera</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> <strong>Series</strong><br />
<strong>Opera</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> Plus<br />
Make it a 4-opera series<br />
Subscribing is Easy<br />
Order your <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> subscription online today at www.seattleopera.org.<br />
To order by phone, call 206.389.7676 or 800.426.1619.<br />
©Deborah Gray Mitchell, Florida Grand <strong>Opera</strong>, Lucia di Lammermoor, 2005<br />
N e w P r o d u c t i o n<br />
Lucia di<br />
Lammermoor<br />
© Rozarii Lynch, <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Opera</strong>, I Puritani, 2008<br />
P o p u l a r F a v o r i t e<br />
The Barber Of<br />
Seville<br />
© Rozarii Lynch, <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Opera</strong>, Giulio Cesare, 2007<br />
B e l o v e d C l a s s i c<br />
The Magic<br />
Flute<br />
© Cory Weaver, San Diego <strong>Opera</strong>, Don Quichotte, 2009<br />
S e a t t l e O p e r a P r e m i e r e<br />
Don<br />
Quixote<br />
Pack ages Start at $145.<br />
Use the seat charts and pricing plans below to select your <strong>Opera</strong><br />
<strong>Classics</strong> series or <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> Plus series. Prices start at $145, and<br />
for a limited time you can hold your subscription with a $50 initial<br />
payment.* Subscribe today!<br />
Second Tier<br />
Flexible Payment Pl ans Make it Easy and<br />
Affordable to Subscribe.<br />
<strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> has a convenient payment plan that allows you to pay for<br />
your <strong>Classics</strong> subscription over several months. Just pay at least $50*<br />
when you place your order.<br />
*The first payment is $50 per subscription seat plus the $6 service fee. Your order must be<br />
paid in full two weeks prior to the first performance in your package. Payment plans can<br />
be arranged by phone or online. See website for details.<br />
SERIES A: SAT SERIES B: WED SERIES C: SAT SERIES D: WED SERIES E: FRI SERIES F: SUN SERIES G: SAT SERIES H: SUN<br />
<strong>Classics</strong><br />
Plus<br />
Quixote <strong>Classics</strong><br />
Quixote Plus <strong>Classics</strong><br />
Quixote Plus <strong>Classics</strong><br />
Quixote Plus <strong>Classics</strong><br />
Quixote Plus <strong>Classics</strong><br />
Quixote Plus <strong>Classics</strong><br />
Quixote Plus <strong>Classics</strong><br />
STS Second Tier Side 149 198 145 190 149 198 145 190 147 194 145 190 149 198 145 190<br />
STU Second Tier Upper 149 198 145 190 149 198 145 190 147 194 145 190 149 198 145 190<br />
STC Second Tier Center 195 258 187 242 195 258 187 242 190 248 187 242 195 258 187 242<br />
STP† Second Tier Preferred 324 402 311 376 324 402 311 376 291 361 281 346 324 402 281 346<br />
STX† Second Tier Side Box 335L 415L 322 389 SOLD OUT 322L 389L 302L 374L SOLD OUT 297L 364L<br />
First Tier<br />
FTS First Tier Side 282 372 269 346 282 372 269 346 273 354 269 346 282 372 269 346<br />
FTC First Tier Center 346 458 326 418 346 458 326 418 332 430 326 418 346 458 326 418<br />
GLU Gallery Upper 355 470 334L 428L 355L 470L 334 428 340 440 334 428 355L 470L 334 428<br />
GLUP Gallery Upper Prime SOLD OUT<br />
FTX† First Tier Side Box 603L 709L 559 646 603L 709L 559 646 441L 535L 434L 521L 603 709 434 521<br />
FTP† First Tier Preferred 651 763 586 678 651 763 586 678 462 560 451 543 651 763 451 543<br />
Orchestra<br />
GLL Gallery Lower 263 348 249 320 263 348 249 320 254 330 249 320 263 348 249 320<br />
ORB Orchestra Back 296 392 281 362 296 392 281 362 285 370 281 362 296 392 281 362<br />
ORF Orchestra Front 601 713 326 418 601 713 326 418 332 430 326 418 601 713 326 418<br />
ORP† Orchestra Preferred 601 713 561 653 601 713 561 653 442 540 426 518 601 713 426 518<br />
ORPA† Orchestra Preferred Aisle SOLD OUT 583L 681L SOLD OUT 448L 546L SOLD OUT 448L 546L<br />
OCP† Orchestra Center Preferred 843 975 696 801 843 975 696 801 525 639 506 611 843 975 506 611<br />
OCPA† Orchestra Center Pref. Aisle SOLD OUT 738L 857L SOLD OUT 738L 857L 566L 693L 548L 667L 885L 1031L 548 667<br />
Dress Circle<br />
DCU† Dress Circle Upper 839 969 693 797 839 969 693 797 521 633 503 607 839 969 503 607<br />
DC† Dress Circle 1404L 1534L 878 982 1404L 1534L 878L 982L SOLD OUT 1404 1534 578L 682L<br />
DCC† Dress Circle Center 1940 2082 1411 1524 1940 2082 1411 1524 720 842 711 824 1940 2082 711 824<br />
DCP† Dress Circle Preferred 3087L 3278L 2059 2222 3087 3278 2059 2222 1067L 1238L 1059 1222 3087 3278 1059 1222<br />
Plus<br />
By Gaetano Donizetti<br />
October 16, 17m, 20, 23, 24m, 27, 29, & 30, 2010<br />
In Italian with English captions<br />
Romantic Tragedy of<br />
the Highest Order<br />
A wicked Scottish nobleman drives his sister to madness and<br />
murder in this exhilarating high-drama masterpiece. Attractive<br />
melodies and sweeping orchestration propel a tightly-constructed<br />
plot towards its astonishing climax. Donizetti’s most popular work<br />
remains one of the most thrilling evenings Italian opera can offer.<br />
By Gioachino Rossini<br />
January 15, 16m, 19, 21, 22, 23m, 26, 28, & 29, 2011<br />
In Italian with English captions<br />
The Funniest Comic Oper a<br />
of All<br />
“Fi-ga-ro!” Rossini’s delightful romp kicks off with an instantly<br />
recognizable overture, gains speed with a non-stop parade of<br />
hit tunes, plows through a series of pranks fit for a Bugs Bunny<br />
cartoon, and concludes with an “all is forgiven” finale bubbling<br />
over with joy. Not to be missed.<br />
Explore the <strong>Classics</strong> |<br />
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart<br />
May 7, 8m, 11, 13, 14, 15m, 18, 20, & 21, 2011<br />
In German with English captions<br />
A Wonderfully Unique<br />
Tune-Filled Fanta sy<br />
Join a handsome prince on his quest to rescue the Queen of the<br />
Night’s daughter. Mozart’s glorious creation blends myth, magic,<br />
and an extraordinary variety of wonderful music. The result: one<br />
of the most imaginative entertainments ever created. There’s<br />
simply nothing else like it.<br />
You can subscribe to the <strong>Classics</strong> series and find videos, music, photos & more<br />
online at www.seattleopera.org/subscription.<br />
By Jules Massenet<br />
February 26, 27m, March 2, 5, 6m, 9, 11, & 12, 2011<br />
In French with English captions<br />
A Ly ric al Ode To<br />
Gallant Heroism<br />
Cervantes’ iconic dreamer leaps from page to stage<br />
in this poignant adaptation from French Romantic<br />
master Jules Massenet. The daydreaming Don charms<br />
bandits and goes tilting at windmills to prove his love<br />
for the divine Dulcinea. This <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> premiere<br />
promises a novel blend of humor and pathos—much<br />
like the old knight himself.<br />
STX<br />
STS<br />
fts<br />
Glu<br />
Glup<br />
Dcu<br />
stu<br />
stc<br />
oRf<br />
oRf<br />
oRpa<br />
oR<br />
stu<br />
stp stp stp<br />
Dc<br />
ORP<br />
Gll<br />
ftc ftc ftc<br />
FTP<br />
ORB<br />
Dcc<br />
Dcp<br />
ocp<br />
oRpa<br />
ocpa<br />
stu<br />
stc<br />
FTP<br />
ORB<br />
ocp<br />
Dcc<br />
Dcp<br />
ocpa<br />
ocp<br />
oRf<br />
FTP<br />
ORB<br />
stc<br />
Dc<br />
ORP<br />
Gll<br />
Dcu<br />
fts<br />
Glup<br />
Glu<br />
STS<br />
English captions are visible from all seating areas.<br />
Each level of McCaw Hall can accommodate wheelchairs. Please note any special needs when requesting seats.<br />
L = Limited availability<br />
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances begin at 2:00 p.m.<br />
All prices include a $2.00 per ticket Facility Fee for McCaw Hall.<br />
Section<br />
SERIES<br />
A, C, G SERIES<br />
B, D SERIES<br />
E<br />
SERIES<br />
F, H<br />
STX 85 85 60 60<br />
STP 80 80 55 50<br />
FTX 275 250 125 125<br />
FTP 305 260 130 125<br />
ORF 255 N/A N/A N/A<br />
ORP/ORPA 255 235 110 100<br />
OCP/OCPA 435 315 135 125<br />
DCU 435 315 135 125<br />
DC 1,000 500 200 200<br />
DCC 1,500 1,000 300 300<br />
DCP 2,500 1,500 500 500<br />
†Preferred Seating Areas<br />
These seating areas include a tax-deductible<br />
preferred seating donation in the ticket price.<br />
This chart lists the tax-deductible portion of the<br />
ticket price. Please call the Ticket Office for more<br />
information.<br />
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