EDUCATION
EUROPEAN HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS OF OPERA
In Collaboration with the NIAF (National Italian American Foundation)
Wednesdays Lunchtime from 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST* March 2 - May 11 (no class April 20 &27)
This class explores a selected history of Europe from the Middle Ages through World War Two, through the lens of the art form of opera. Italy's role as the major developer and exhibitor of opera and opera's pivotal role in the history of Europe make for a unique experience. Many composers and librettists have turned to actual historical events for inspiration and to give more personal color to the events through the incredible storytelling of powerful music & staging. This class will give you a broad overview of specific historical events in European history that have been immortalized in the operatic art form. The history will be analyzed and illustrated by the operatic selections from the works which most accurately contribute to the telling of these stories.
Instructors:
Ashley Galvani Bell (Carnegie Hall, New York City Opera, ABAO Bilbao Opera, Sarasota Opera)
Anton Armendariz Diaz (Rioja Forum, Principal de Castellón, Festival de Cine de Barcelona)
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$25 per class or Full Series $225: take individual classes of your choice or multiple classes.
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Wednesday, March 2 12:30-1:30 EST Middle Ages (13th Century), I Vespri Sicliani
Wednesday, March 9 12:30-1:30 EST Middle Ages (14th Century), La Favorita, Il Trovatore
Wednesday, March 16 12:30-1:30 EST Middle Ages (15th Century), Giovanna D'Arco, Maid of Orleans
Wednesday, March 23 12:30-1:30 EST Renaissance (16th century) Maria Stuarda
Wednesday, March 30 12:30-1:30 EST Renaissance (16th Century) Don Carlo
Wednesday, April 6 12:30-1:30 EST Religious Repression (17th century) I Puritani, Les Huguenots
Wednesday, April 13 12:30-1:30 EST French Revolution (18th Century): Andrea Chenier, Dialoghi dei Carmeliti
Wednesday, May 4 12:30-1:30 EST Napoleonic Era(19th Century): Tosca
Wednesday, May 11 12:30-1:30 EST World War Two(20th Century): Kaiser von Atlantis, The Consul(Menotti)
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If you have any questions, you can reach us at divariaproductions@gmail.com
PREVIOUS CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN OPERA
In Collaboration with the NIAF (National Italian American Foundation)
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
ELISIR D'AMORE by Gaetano Donizetti
RIGOLETTO by Giuseppe Verdi
TOSCA by Giacomo Puccini
MADAME BUTTERFLY by Giacomo Puccini
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ADDITIONAL RECORDINGS OF PREVIOUS LIVE SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:
$25 per class
What is Opera?
History of Italian Opera
Don Giovanni & Lorenzo da Ponte
Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti
Barber of Seville by Rossini
La Traviata by Verdi
La Bohème by Puccini