Daphne, Op. 82, is an opera in one act by Richard Strauss, subtitled "Bucolic Tragedy in One Act". The German libretto was by Joseph Gregor. The opera is based loosely on the mythological figure …

Jan 12, 2026 · Seattle Opera has some of today’s most exciting singers coming to town for Daphne, including four major house debuts: soprano Heidi Stober as Daphne; tenors David Butt Philip and …

Browse through all arias, ensembles and roles from the opera Daphne by Richard Strauss. With links to the scenes with movies and more information.

Dec 2, 2025 · Inspired by Greek myth, the opera is a sumptuous love song to the natural world featuring virtuosic orchestral scoring and powerhouse leading roles.

4 days ago · Tenor David Butt Philip and soprano Heidi Stober are both making their Seattle Opera debuts in this concert presentation of Daphne. In conversation with Seattle Opera, the internationally …

3 days ago · The opera starts with a simple melody played by the oboe, and joined by a chorus of woodwinds. At sunset, shepherds lead their sheep to drink at a stream. In a sublime moment, as …

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4 days ago · A preview of the Seattle debut of 'Daphne in Concert' presented by Seattle Opera and the Seattle Symphony. Catch performances at McCaw Hall Jan. 16 and 18.

Daphne praises the natural world as opposed to the clumsy ways of men. The shepherd Leukippos, her childhood playmate, tries to embrace her lovingly, but she rejects both him and the coming festivities.

Today’s opera, Daphne: A Bucolic Tragedy, was conceived as a one-act double bill with Friedenstag (Day of Peace), peace in nature and peace among nations, respectively.