This production of Rossini’s beloved comedy featured the Seattle Opera debut of Canadian bass John Relyea, who went on to sing many fine performances with the company.

Vivica Genaux (Rosina), Kurt Streit (Count Almaviva), John Relyea (Don Basilio), John Del Carlo (Dr. Bartolo), Earle Patriarco (Figaro), and Mimi Lerner (Berta) in Rossini’s , 2000 © Gary Smith

John Del Carlo (Dr. Bartolo) and Earle Patriarco (Figaro) in Rossini’s , 2000 © Gary Smith

John Relyea (Don Basilio) and John Del Carlo (Dr. Bartolo) in Rossini’s , 2000 © Gary Smith

Vivica Genaux (Rosina) in Rossini’s , 2000 © Gary Smith

Earle Patriarco (Figaro) and Kurt Streit (Count Almaviva) in Rossini’s , 2000 © Gary Smith