Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:00 AM
Metropolitan Opera Guild

Three Saturdays January 23 – February 6 11:00 am – 12:15 pm**

Newcomers and lifelong opera-goers alike will deepen their appreciation of the lyric arts with this enlightening series. The Metropolitan Opera Guild’s resident experts reveal secrets of listening that maximize enjoyment and minimize boredom; recount the history of the art form, from its Renaissance roots to its place in contemporary culture; and examine operatic mysteries and myths—such as, who is that fat lady after all?


January 23 - Vocal Verbiage and Vocabulary
presented by Laura Day


January 30 - Opera Evolution: 1600-1800
presented by Dottie Allen


February 6 - Opera Revolution: 1800 to Today
presented by Dottie Allen


**The Winter 2010 course includes a gift certificate for one adult backstage tour during the 2009-2010 season.

This event will be held in the Metropolitan Opera Guild Opera Learning Center on the 6th floor of the Samuel B. & David Rose building at Lincoln Center.