by admin | Sep 28, 2024
The final seminar of the Puccini100 series, sponsored by the Opera League of Los Angeles, will consider Puccini’s legacy and enduring popularity—not just in terms of the operas themselves, but the influence Puccini’s music has had on music theater and film... 
by admin | Sep 28, 2024
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s death, this lecture series for the Opera League of Los Angeles offers in-depth explorations of the historical and musical context for Puccini’s art works. This lecture considers the rise of Italian... 
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...