OPERA TALKS CLUB

TURNING OPERA INTO A CONVERSATION

Join Tanisha for a lively discussion on opera's current events with an opera talk on Zoom.

All Opera Talks are FREE pre-selected with a schedule. Register below with your email.

 

Join Tanisha for a lively discussion on opera's current events with an opera talk on Zoom. All Opera Talks are FREE pre-selected with a schedule. Register below with your email.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025; 2:30 PM EST 

Trouble with Fate: Curses in Opera

Join Tanisha for a live online discussion about current events in opera and the first club talk of the year.

Sometimes you just cannot escape what is in the cards. Join Tanisha as she explores entertaining opera characters who try their hardest to escape a curse to no avail. Operas explored will be Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, Verdi's Rigoletto, Verdi's Forza del Destino and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana.



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024; 2:30 PM EST 

Tosca, the Passionate Diva

After a hiatus, the Opera Talks Club is back this fall! Passionate diva Tosca must choose between her integrity and her lover Cavaradossi, as he faces torture from the evil Scarpia. Join Tanisha as she discusses opera's current events and the opera.





SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024; 2:30 PM EST

CANCELLED NEW DATE TBA

Opera in Ebony Series: Black Men in Opera

Tanisha talks about black singers of the past and present who broke barriers, paved the way, and continue to carry the torch in the extended series of "Opera in Ebony.” In this first part of the series, Tanisha focuses on male singers spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st century, including George Shirley, Robert McFerrin, Vinson Cole, Simon Estes, Sir Willard White, Derek Lee Ragin, Eric Owens, Morris Robinson, Russell Thomas, and many more.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023

2:30 PM EST

The Orchestra and the Diva

When we think of an opera diva, we cannot ignore her exciting voice that she shows off with the orchestra. Join Tanisha as she explores divas like Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland and Leontyne Price. The audience will conduct to an animated version of the orchestra that accompanies these great singers



SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024; 2:30 PM EST

Mozart's the Marriage of Figaro

After being pursued relentlessly by the Count Almaviva, the Countess is distraught that her marriage is falling apart due to his infidelity. This opera talk explores how Mozart’s genius illumines the characters in this quirky and memorable tale of redemption within Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023; 2:30 PM EST

The Orchestra and the Diva

When we think of an opera diva, we cannot ignore her exciting voice that she shows off with the orchestra. Join Tanisha as she explores divas like Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland and Leontyne Price. The audience will conduct to an animated version of the orchestra that accompanies these great singers.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023; 2:30 PM EST

Barber of Seville aka Il Barbiere di Siviglia

A quirky and famous barber helps his former boss, Count Almaviva capture Rosina’s heart through funny schemes. Tanisha will explore how Rossini was the master of comedy through his ingenious music making.

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