Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 @ 10:30 am to 12 noon
Pagliacci, opera by Leoncavallo
For nearly three centuries after the first appearance of opera in Italy, the stories of serious operas were centered around deities, monarchs, and aristocrats who lived in the distant past. In the late 19th century, however, a trend took hold that permitted the production of serious operas set in contemporary times dealing with the harsh experiences of the underprivileged. One of the most successful results was the composition of Ruggiero Leoncavallo's I pagliacci (The Clowns), which depicts a grisly murder witnessed by an audience of villagers assembled to enjoy a clown show.
Location: Zoom only
Cost: $35 per class
$140 for 4 classes