International Theatre Database
International Theatre Database
2026.01.16 ~ 2026.01.18
Seattle Opera
A "mix of mythological drama and pastoral romance" (The New York Times). Daphne finds romance in the beauty and celebration of nature, not in the arms of men. When two suitors vie for her heart, Apollo aims his arrow and Daphne mourns the loss of a childhood friend. To ease her grief, Zeus grants her wish to become one with nature, allowing her to transform into one of her beloved laurel trees. This seldom-heard pastoral opera is "Strauss at his most ingenious" (The New York Times) and features thrilling, opulent orchestrations, including the celebrated "metamorphosis" scene concluding the opera. With members of the Seattle Symphony, Daphne is perfect for a concert presentation.
Richard Strauss
Composer
Joseph Gregor
Lyricist
Michaella Calzaretta
Music
David Afkham
Music Director
Ranleigh Starling
Lighting Designer
David Gately
Stage Manager
Heidi Stober
Cast(Daphne)
David Butt Philip
Cast(Apollo)
Melody Wilson
Cast(Gaea)
Miles Mykkanen
Cast(Leukippos)
Meryl Dominguez
Cast(First Maid)
Sarah Coit
Cast(Second Maid)
Matthew Rose
Cast(Peneios)
Ilya Silchukou
Cast(First Shepherd)
Martin Bakari
Cast(Second Shepherd)
Micah Parker
Cast(Third Shepherd)
Richard Strauss
Composer
Joseph Gregor
Lyricist
Michaella Calzaretta
Music
David Afkham
Music Director
Ranleigh Starling
Lighting Designer
David Gately
Stage Manager
Heidi Stober
Cast(Daphne)
David Butt Philip
Cast(Apollo)
Melody Wilson
Cast(Gaea)
Miles Mykkanen
Cast(Leukippos)
Meryl Dominguez
Cast(First Maid)
Sarah Coit
Cast(Second Maid)
Matthew Rose
Cast(Peneios)
Ilya Silchukou
Cast(First Shepherd)
Martin Bakari
Cast(Second Shepherd)
Micah Parker
Cast(Third Shepherd)
Michael J. Hawk
Cast(Fourth Shepherd)
Seattle Opera
Seattle
United States
Seattle
,United States
