Puccini the Popular (Lecture Course -- 4 Tuesdays)

Tuesday, November 03, 2009; 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM (ET)

Metropolitan Opera Guild

Four Tuesday Evenings: November 3 – November 24 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Giacomo Puccini’s soaring melodies and instinctively dramatic music make him one of the most popular operatic composers of all time. Each of his works uniquely evokes a new world filled with rich sounds and captivating characters. Join us for an in-depth look at the life and work of this prolific composer.


November 3 – Living La Vie Bohème
presented by Fred Plotkin


November 10 – For the Love of Tosca
presented by James O’Leary


November 17 – Three Expressive Colors in Turandot
presented by Dr. W. Anthony Sheppard


November 24 – Il Trittico: Portraits of Puccini
Presented by Jane Marsh


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.


This course is also offered on Saturday Mornings from 11:00am-12:15pm! Go to October 31 and look for (LECTURE COURSE).

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