2008.1.25. Leoncavallo's Pagliacci by Seattle Opera. The shortest opera I've ever been to: less than 2 hrs, including a piece of music borrowed from another Leoncavallo's opera Zazà, stitched into the beginning of the 2nd act. Great voices over a large orchestra. Single stage set, beautifully done. A dream section with acrobat (and borrowed music) gave us a glimpse of the past of Canio and Nedda, a clever idea spawn out from just one line of the libretto.

Canio: John Uhlenhopp
Nedda: Eva Batori
Tonio: Mark Holland
Silvio: Morgan Smith

Overtures to the Opera is now presented by Seneca Garber, the new education associate. He's just not fun. Since the opera ended early around 9:40, I went the Q&A session by Speight Jenkins.