Lectures and Panels
TIME OUT NEW YORK® INTRO TO OPERA SERIES
Discover the original multimedia art form in this series of friendly, fun, info-packed discussions with
City Opera insiders. We'll demystify opera by exploring it's basic components, and we'll point out what
to look and listen for in the performance you will see following each lecture. Enjoy these 45-minute talks
singly, or subscribe to the whole series for a crash-course in opera and a complimentary copy of
The Rough Guide to Opera. Light refreshments follow each talk.
PRODUCTION DIALOGUES
City Opera Dramaturg Cori Ellison hosts this series of engaging conversations with the visionaries who created our new productions and important revivals. Discover the ideas and inspirations behind the performance you're about to see and gain and insiders view of the creative lives of City Opera's directors, conductors, singers, designers, and instrumentalists. Previous guest speakers have included Francesca Zambello, Mark Morris, John Conklin, and Charles Wuorinen.
TARGET® FAMILY SERIES
City Opera is thrilled to announce the second year of our exciting partnership with Target. Our popular TARGET® Family Series will return to the Promenade of the New York State Theater, allowing more people to join all the fun! These interactive hour-long pre-matinee workshops with City Opera musicians, singers, and teaching staff will introduce families to the exciting world of musical drama before each performance. Lunch is included at all workshops as well as a year-long subscription to Time Out New York Kids.
Adults purchasing a subscription will receive one free subscription for a child ages 6 – 12. Additional children's subscriptions may be purchased at a 50% discount. Please arrange for your children's subscriptions by calling (212) 496-0600. Last year's sold out quickly, so reserve your tickets today!
is the proud media sponsor of the TARGET Family Series.
MATINEE LECTURES
You'll enjoy City Opera's matinees even more when you attend these lively pre-performance talks by some of the nation's leading opera experts. Let our select group of musicologists, cultural historians, and broadcasters guide you through operas in the repertory with their musical and dramatic insights. It's the perfect way to gear up for an afternoon of extraordinary musical theater.
For more information or a schedule of events, please call (212) 870-5643 or write lectures@nycopera.com.
|