by admin | Sep 28, 2024
My introductory lecture for this particular seminar sets up a day of exploration and critique critique Puccini’s Madama Butterfly—of one of the most popular, and also thematically challenging, works of the operatic canon. I will look at the historical background... 
by admin | Sep 28, 2024
The kick-off seminar for LAUSD teachers and other opera-curious people! We open with an overview of the art form, and my talk will look at the three “pillars” of opera—the music, dramatic text (libretto), and stage production. In this brief introduction,... 
by admin | May 29, 2024
I continue my seminar series with for the Opera League of Los Angeles celebrating the centennial of Puccini’s death. This second lecture looks at Puccini’s “triple crown” of popular works: La bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly. I’ll... by admin | May 7, 2024
I’m delighted to lead this 4-part seminar series, a deep dive journey into the world of this consummate Italian opera composer as the music world honors the 100th anniversary of his death. Join us for a lively voyage through Puccini’s life, his era, and the... 
by admin | May 6, 2024
My presentation for this special Turandot seminar—an initiative of LA Opera Connects—will set the opera in the context of Puccini’s Italy and highlight significant stylistic elements in the composer’s final work, still incomplete when he died. Crafted...