Free previews of Seattle Opera's production of "Orpheus & Eurydice"

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Seattle Opera’s next production is Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orpheus & Eurydice. If you'd like to learn more about the show - both this specific production and the history of the piece itself - check out the free previews listed below.

• Wed, Feb, 1, 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Burien Library. “These free talks by one of Seattle’s most passionate opera experts will increase your enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera productions. Presentations include entertaining anecdotes, recorded excerpts featuring legendary singers, and astute commentary.”
• Sun, Feb 5, 2pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Gig Harbor Library. See description on 2/1.
• Mon, Feb 6, 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Redmond Library. See description on 2/1.
• Tue, Feb 7
  • 7pm: Orpheus Preview - Third Place Books. “Need a quick refresher on an upcoming Seattle Opera mainstage production? Join Seattle Opera educators at a library or community center near you for an introduction to Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice. An engaging multimedia presentation covers the basics of history, music and stagecraft in preparation for your visit to McCaw Hall.”
  • 7pm: Seattle University Series: Wyckoff Auditorium, Seattle University Campus. Film Night: Orpheus. In the Orpheus myth, the power of song can conquer death. This tale has been told and retold by film directors. Join us for a look at depictions from Rio to Paris and beyond.
• Thu, Feb 9
  • 2pm: Orpheus Preview - Green Lake. See description on 2/7 for Third Place Books event.
  • 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Federal Way Library. See description on 2/1.
• Sat, Feb 11
  • 2pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Kingston Library.  See description on 2/1.
  • 2:15pm: Orpheus Preview – Kitsap. See description on 2/7 for Third Place Books event.
  • 8pm: Seattle Opera on KING FM. “Director of Education, Sue Elliott hosts Monteverdi's Orfeo on KING-FM Saturday Night at the Opera.”
• Sun, Feb 12
  • 2pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Lynnwood Library. See description on 2/1.
  • 2pm: Orpheus Preview - Frye Museum.  See description on 2/7 for Third Place Books event.
• Mon, Feb 13
  • 6pm: Orpheus Preview - West Seattle Library. See description on 2/7 for Third Place Books event.
  • 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Bellevue Library. See description on 2/1.
• Tue, Feb 14, 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Newport Way Library. See description on 2/1.
• Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm: Orpheus Preview – Edmonds. See description on 2/7 for Third Place Books event.
• Thu, Feb 16, 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Shoreline Library.  See description on 2/1.
• Sat, Feb 18
  • 1pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Bainbridge Island. See description on 2/1.
  • 8pm: Orpheus Radio Preview. “General Director, Speight Jenkins hosts a discussion about Orpheus, which opens February 25, on KING-FM Saturday Night at the Opera.”
• Sun, Feb 19, 2pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Vashon Island. See description on 2/1.
• Feb, Tue 21, 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Issaquah Library. See description on 2/1.
• Feb, Wed 22
  • 2pm: Orpheus Preview – Ballard. See description on 2/7 for Third Place Books event.
  • 7pm: Norm Hollingshead's Opera Plus – Orpheus. Mercer Island Library. See description on 2/1.