Greer Grimsley takes on Beethoven and Wagner at the Seattle Opera

Greer Grimsley as Wotan

Greer Grimsley has become the low voice of choice at the Seattle Opera and has developed a loyal following of fans. Tonight he closes as the villainous Don Pizarro in Beethoven's Fidelio. You can hear him discuss the role below on Seattle's ArtZone with Nancy Guppy [the clip begins at 5:30].

Of course, people on both coasts are excited about Grimsley's 2013 schedule when he showcases his heralded portrayal of Wotan in Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.  On May 4th, he'll open in the Ring Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera before returning to Seattle on August 4th to reprise the role of Wotan.

Seattle Opera's award-winning production is inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and has been a sold-out success in 2001, 2005 and 2009. Order you tickets online.

John Relyea: "Bass-baritone/opera hunk"

John Relyea: Bass-baritone/opera hunk

You have to love Nancy Guppy from the Art Zone show talking about barihunk John Relyea on the Seattle Channel. Guppy opens her segment with, "If you like opera or if you like really good looking men who can sing well..." Now that's an opening line!

Even the online teaser described John Relyea as a "bass-baritone/opera hunk."  
 

With teasers like those, we knew that this clip belonged on Barihunks, especially since the Seattle Opera remains one of our favorite opera companies. After all, they've brought us Mariusz Kwiecien, David Adam Moore, Jose Carbo and a host of amazing Seattle Opera Young Artists.

Relyea's segment begins at the 5:36 mark.

Seattle Channel Video can be played in Flash Player 9 and up

Relyea is performing Massenet's "Don Quixote" at the Seattle Opera through March 12. Visit their website for additional cast and performance information.


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