Opera
The Vocal Stylings of Attila the Hun
He can sing, he can sack countries.
Image courtesy Rozarii Lynch (foreground) / Yossi Zwecker and Israeli Opera (background)
John Relyea sings the title role in SO’s Attila.
We fancy the king of the Huns a bass-baritone—so John Relyea is well suited to lead the hordes as they sack Italy in Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Verdi’s Attila. The Toronto native has already impressed local audiences as a tragicomic hero (Don in 2011’s Don Quixote) and a sadist (Bluebeard in 2009’s Bluebeard’s Castle); this year he’ll further test his talents as a conqueror (Attila) and a servant (Leporello in the Met’s Don Giovanni).
Seattle Opera’s Attila
McCaw Hall, Jan 14–28
