Brian Garman will make his debut on Seattle Opera’s mainstage conducting Verdi’s Traviata in October. Garman steps in for previously announced conductor Vjekoslav Sutej, who has withdrawn due to illness.

Garman was appointed music director of Seattle Opera’s Young Artists Program last season.

La Traviata opens at McCaw Hall on Saturday, October 17, and runs for nine performances through October 31. Single tickets start at $25 and are available online at seattleopera.org, by calling the box office at 206.389.7676 or by mobile phone at mobile.seattleopera.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office: 1020 John Street (two blocks west of Fairview), Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.