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Wed, 03 DecCherrybrook Community Centre-Redgum hallDiscover why opera moves us so deeply. In this engaging and welcoming introductory talk, Hannah reveals how our minds respond to music and drama, demystifying the elements that give opera its unique emotional power.
Sat, 02 AugNorth WilloughbyPergolesi's La serva padrona from 1733 became one of the most influential examples for opera buffa writing. We shall explore the archetypal characters, themes and musical idiom that made this succinct work popular and enduring.
Mon, 30 JuneKillaraThe unique musical language of Leonard Bernstein's immortal work will be at the focus of this presentation.
Mon, 26 MayKillara"Beautiful Singing". That's a given when we listen to opera, whether by Puccini or Monteverdi. However, this term is often used in relation to the writing style of Italian "Romantic" composers like Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti.
Mon, 06 NovST MARTIN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALLPuccini may have felt a bit outside his "comfort zone" when commissioned a "lighter" opera. The unusual composition history, and the less-than-ideal, derivative, libretto, didn't help. Yet, the immense skill and talent of the mature Puccini produce beautiful, sensuous music that "melts in the ears"
Mon, 23 OctLindfield Uniting Church HallVerdi's lifelong fascination with Shakesprearian drama has greatly influenced his growth as a composer. Striving to "get it right", he sought to perfect every aspect of the opera, from involving himself with Piave's libretto to eventually rewriting the piece, polishing chorus and orchestration, and
Mon, 07 NovKillaraAddressing dramatic themes and musical means within the context of Western social and cultural concepts, especially in the 19th-century era.
Mon, 19 SeptLindfieldA life-long student of depicting human nature in musical means, Verdi is the master of emotional affect. We shall explore various excerpts and figure out some essential principles regarding music and emotions.
Mon, 12 SeptLindfieldA multi-faceted heroine deserves the most versatile and emotional music Bellini ever composed. We shell look at the notions of bel-canto, lyricism, and the "language of emotions" in music.
Mon, 20 JuneKillaraThe epitome of Verismo style, Pagliacci needs to be properly approached in order to ensure we fall in love.
Mon, 23 MayKillaraAn in-depth analysis of Mascagni's masterpiece. In search for the "secrets" that make it so irresistable.
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