Seattle Opera announced on Oct. 1 that composer Huang Ruo will serve as the company’s first composer-in-residence, beginning in 2027.
The three-year residency starts during the 2027-28 season with the Seattle premiere of Huang Ruo’s “M. Butterfly” and culminates in the world premiere of his new opera “The Wedding Banquet.”
During the residency, Huang Ruo will curate performances of new music and take part in the company’s community engagement efforts. He will also serve as a guest mentor for local opera composers in the Jane Lang Davis Creation Lab, Seattle Opera’s new works incubator program.