Join me as I sit down with Emily Cabiness, librarian and archivist for the Seattle Opera. We discuss the art of opera, through both process and product. How does it stay relevant in contemporary life? What kind of collaborative work does it take to put on a production? What does a librarian do for an opera company? How does music help us express the otherwise ineffable? A funny, engaging, and emotional chat with a good friend of the show.(Disclaimer: Emily participated in this discussion outside of her official duties with the Seattle Opera. As such, all of her opinions are her own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Seattle Opera or any affiliated staff or artists!)For more information about the Seattle Opera, including upcoming shows and events, visit https://www.seattleopera.org/ For those interested in listening to Emily’s scene selections further, please see the recorded versions below:Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro - “Pace Pace Mio Dolce Tesoro” - https://open.spotify.com/track/3EQrqvdRO7VMWSPKSlCdSeWager’s The Valkyrie - “War Es So Schmählich”https://open.spotify.com/track/68CZHU1J4F89quxGwQOQGnAll clips and music used under Creative Commons and Fair Use policies.