Bass Günther Groissböck stars as Baron Ochs in this season’s celebrated revival of Der Rosenkavalier, but did you know that he also starred as Ochs in the 2017 premiere of Robert Carsen’s new staging of Strauss’s grand comedy? In this interview from the 2017 Live in HD transmission, Groissböck talks with host Matthew Polenzani about his unique approach to the role and the vast vocal range required to successfully sing the part. Der Rosenkavalier is on stage through April 20: bit.ly/3HyfaqD In ci

Bass-baritones Eric Owens and John Relyea give electrifying performances as Philippe II and the Grand Inquisitor in David McVicar’s new production of Verdi’s Don Carlos, which opened our spring season earlier this week. In this excerpt from the final dress rehearsal, Philippe is encouraged by the implacable Grand Inquisitor to execute his own son, Carlos, in the name of church and state. Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Verdi’s moving epic. On stage through March 26: bit.ly/3AtaGOE I

3.6K views · 125 reactions | Morris Robinson, Bass makes his role debut as King Marke in our upcoming production of Tristan and Isolde. Here, King Marke begins his famous monologue with a withering response to Melot, the wicked counsellor who has forced Marke to confront the fact that Isolde is having an affair with Tristan. If you haven't bought tickets yet, there's still time! Visit our website at: https://bit.ly/3Rzy4lG | Seattle Opera | Facebook