In-Person and Virtual Lectures and Community Engagement 2021–22
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The Metropolitan Opera Guild is the world’s premier arts education organization dedicated to enriching people’s lives through the magic and artistry of opera. Thanks to the support of individuals, gov- ernment agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors, the Guild brings opera to life both on and off the stage through its educa- tional programs. For students, the Guild fosters personal expression, collaboration, literacy skills, and self-confidence with customized education programs integrated into the curriculum of their schools. For adults, the Guild deepens the knowledge of both the first-time operagoer and the lifelong fan through intensive workshops, pre- performance talks, and community engagement programs. In addition to educational programs, the Guild serves as publisher of Opera News, the world’s leading opera magazine. With Opera News, the Guild reaches a global audience with the most insightful and up-to-date writing on opera available anywhere, helping to maintain opera as a thriving, contemporary art form. For more information about the Metropolitan Opera Guild and its programs, visit metguild.org. Additional information and archives of Opera News can be found online at operanews.com.
How to Use This Booklet This brochure presents the 2021–22 season of Lectures and Community Programs grouped into thematic sections. Our courses of study are arranged chronologically, and learners of all levels are welcome.
To place an order for virtual programs, please visit metguild.thinkific.com. To place an order for live, in-person programs, please visit metguild.org or call the Guild’s ticketing line at 212.769.7028 (Mon–Fri 10AM–4PM ET).
COVER PHOTO: KAREN ALMOND / MET OPERA 2
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The Metropolitan Opera Guild has an extraordinary history of sharing the magic and artistry of opera with audiences of all ages. Since 1935, the Guild has harnessed the power of opera to enrich the lives of New York City’s diverse communities through educational and community programs that excite, inform, and inspire.
Once again, we are proud to present a season full of exciting opportunities that take audiences deeper into the magical world of opera. Whether you’re an opera novice or an avid fan, there is much to look forward to in our 2021–22 season. Join us in person or online as we explore a wide array of stimulating courses taught by an illustrious lineup of recognized experts in their field. Our programs offer opportunities to gain insight on the history of opera, experience performances by rising stars, and get an inside look at the creation process of the art form.
My hope is that our Community Engagement programs will convey the deep passion and commitment that we feel towards opera and towards the audiences that we serve. Please join us, bring your friends, share in the joy of music, and be inspired!
Sincerely,
Richard J. Miller, Jr. President
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Presenters, Panelists, Artists, and Staff 6 Insights on the 2021–22 Metropolitan Opera Season 8 The Met: Live in HD
Score-Desk Ticket Program 10 Backstage Tours Guild Membership and Ordering Information 11 Our Commitment to Our Audiences 12 In-Person Opera Learning Opportunities 13 Opera Outlooks: Pre-Performance Lectures 14 Masterly Singing 16 Master Classes Vocal Showcase Opera Boot Camp 18 Opera and Greek Drama Study Days 20 French Grand Opera Opening to the Experience of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Russian Opera Madness in Lucia di Lammermoor Courses 22 The Evolution of the Ingénue Verdi the Innovator Online Learning: Virtual Opera Learning Opportunities 25 Online Score Reading 26 Online Learning Courses 27 Online Opera Boot Camp 28 Introduction to Operatic Staging Biographies of Lecturers, Presenters, and Teachers 30 Calendar of Events 34 Metropolitan Opera Guild Board of Directors 38 Map of Event Locations 40
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PROGRAM LEADERSHIP Nimet Habachy Lecturer, Writer, and Broadcaster Vanessa Kubach Interim Managing Director Steven Hrycelak THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Bass
Stuart Holt Joanne Sydney Lessner Director of School Programs and Librettist and Author Community Engagement THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Jane Marsh Soprano Artistic and Program Consultant THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Danielle Barnett Senior Associate of Community Engagement Desirée Mays THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Author and Lecturer
Harolyn Blackwell Tanisha Mitchell Soprano and Educator Music Librarian and Lecturer
Michael Bolton John J. H. Muller Individual and Planned Giving Offi cer Professor of Music History OPERA PHILADELPHIA and Graduate Studies THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL Victoria Bond Composer and Conductor Dr. Naomi Perley Lecturer Mackenzie Cole Manager of Community Engagement Dr. Mark Pottinger THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Associate Professor of Music and Th eater MANHATTAN COLLEGE Elspeth Davis Senior Associate of Community Engagement Harlow Robinson THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Professor Emeritus of History NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ( O S) F. Paul Driscoll Editor-in-Chief W. Anthony Sheppard, Ph.D. OPERA NEWS Professor and Chair, Music C WILLIAMS COLLEGE Phillip Gainsley Lecturer Matthew Timmermans Author and Lecturer Peter Gelb
General Manager C O ( C) THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
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Aft er a period of unprecedented closure, the Met returns this fall with one of its most innovative and artistically rich seasons yet! Opening with the company premiere of Terence Blanchard’s remarkable Fire Shut Up in My Bones on September 27, the 2021–22 season features six new productions—including additional Met premieres of Matthew Aucoin’s Eurydice, Brett Dean’s Hamlet, and Verdi’s original fi ve-act French version of Don Carlos—and 16 extraordinary repertory revivals. As always, night aft er night the world’s greatest stars will take the stage, and some of today’s most talented conductors will be on the podium. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the opera house, and we are committed to making the changes necessary to keep everyone safe, including a mandatory vaccination policy for all audiences and employees, improved ventilation, enhanced cleaning procedures, and touchless entrances. We’ve also revised our ticket policies to be as fl exible and accommodating as possible in the event you are unable to attend a performance. For more information about these policies and improvements, visit metopera.org/Commitment.
A scene from Matthew Aucoin’s Eurydice PHOTO: CORY WEAVER / LA OPERA
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The Met’s popular series of live performance transmissions to cinemas around the world continues for its 15th season, featuring ten live broadcasts to more than 2,200 movie theaters. For more information, visit metopera.org/hd.
OCT 9 MAR 12 Mussorgsky Strauss BORIS GODUNOV ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Weigle; Butt Philip, Paster, Janowski; Davidsen, Rae, Leonard, Markov, Pape, Anger, Trofimov Jovanovich, Plumb, Kränzle
OCT 23 MAR 26 Terence Blanchard / Verdi Libretto by Kasi Lemmons DON CARLOS FIRE SHUT UP Nézet-Séguin; Yoncheva, IN MY BONES Garanča, Polenzani, Dupuis, Nézet-Séguin; Blue, Groissböck, Relyea Moore, Liverman MAY 7 DEC 4 Puccini Matthew Aucoin / TURANDOT Libretto by Sarah Ruhl Armiliato; Netrebko, Jaho, EURYDICE Lee, Furlanetto Nézet-Séguin; Morley, Orliński, Banks, Hopkins, Berg MAY 21 Donizetti JAN 1 LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Massenet Frizza; Sierra, Camarena, CINDERELLA Ruciński, Rose Villaume; Pratt, Leonard, D’Angelo, Blythe, Naouri JUN 4 Brett Dean / JAN 29 Libretto by Matthew Jocelyn Verdi HAMLET RIGOLETTO Carter; Rae, Connolly, Nussbaum Rustioni; Feola, Varduhi, Cohen, Lowrey, Clayton, Butt Philip, Beczała, Kelsey, Mastroni Burden, Imbrailo, Gilfry, Tomlinson
The Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor, the Neubauer Family Foundation. Digital support of The Met: Live in HD is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Met: Live in HD series is supported by Rolex. Transmission of Live in HD in Canada is made possible thanks to the generosity of Jacqueline Desmarais, in memory of Paul G. Desmarais Sr. The HD Broadcasts are supported by Toll Brothers, America’s luxury home builder.® 9
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For the most up-to-date information regarding score-desk tickets, please visit metguild.org and select For the Community.
Expand your operatic experience and learn more about your favorite work by studying its score during a live Met performance. Score-desk seats are located in the Family Circle boxes. These special seats offer no view of the stage but are equipped with a desk and reading light, enabling the study of an opera’s score or libretto during the performance.
TICKETS: $15 public | $12 Guild members | $10 students
Tickets are available for most Met performances. Galas and special events may be purchased at a higher price.
BACKSTAGE TOURS
Please note that the backstage-tour schedule for the 2021–22 season has not yet been announced. Please visit metguild.org for the most updated information and calendar updates.
Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at what it takes to make operatic magic at the Met. Tours offer a fascinating backstage look at one of the world’s premier performing arts organizations, including visits to the scenic and carpentry shops, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, and stage area.*
TICKETS: $35 public | $30 Guild members | $25 students
Backstage tour reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on tours due to safety concerns.
*Please note that, due to rehearsal and performance activities in a working opera house, not all areas may be available on every tour.
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Tickets for the 2021–22 season of Community Engagement Programs will go on sale on Tuesday, September 14.
CALL 212.769.7028 Mon–Fri, 10AM–4PM MAIL Complete the order form and return it with payment to:
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10023-6593 ONLINE V i s i t metguild.org and select For the Community or the online calendar to view all Lectures and Community Engagement events.
ONLINE LEARNING—VIRTUAL EVENTS Visit metguild.thinkific.com to view and purchase tickets for all live virtual events and online-learning courses.
JOIN THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Enhance your Met experience by becoming a member of the Metropolitan Opera Guild. All Guild members receive an annual subscription to Opera News magazine and enjoy discounts at the Met Opera Shop and online store, on Guild community programs and backstage tours—and more.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS BEGIN AT $85*
SUPPORTING MEMBERS ($150) enjoy priority ticketing for Met performances, advance access to Live in HD tickets at participating cinemas in the U.S. and Canada, exclusive online content—such as access to the latest radio broadcast for one week after the live airing during the season—and more.
DONOR MEMBERS ($500) are invited to visit the Belmont Room, a members-only lounge, to enjoy refreshments prior to a performance and during intermission.
SPONSOR MEMBERS ($850) receive all of the Guild benefits above, a copy of the Met Season Book, dress rehearsal passes, and more.
For information about Metropolitan Opera Guild membership and the Patron Program, please visit metopera.org/membership or call 212.362.0068.
All events are held at the Metropolitan Opera Guild Opera Learning Center on the 6th floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, unless otherwise noted. Ticket requests are processed in the order received; tickets may be available at the door for each event. All programs, presenters, panelists, and artists are subject to change. All ticket sales are final. Tickets may be exchanged, subject to availability. Limited open seating is available for all events. Student tickets are available to full-time students with a valid student ID only. Please include a copy of the student ID with your order. Met Opera Guild member discounts are available to current Guild members. Please provide your Met ID or membership number.
* Please note: The estimated value of non-deductible goods and services at the National, Supporting, Contributing, and Donor levels is $25. At the Sponsor, Fellow, and Benefactor levels, the estimate value of non-deductible goods and services is $50. 11
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The Metropolitan Opera Guild is committed to the safety and well-being of Met audiences, artists, orchestra, chorus, and staff. As part of that commitment, we are implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for everyone attending our live education events this season, including on-site staff, lecturers, and artists. In compliance with the CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, the audience will be at full capacity. At this time, face masks will be required within the Rose Building and the Opera Learning Center. Should this policy change, we will notify audience members prior to the event.
AUDIENCE REQUIREMENTS All audience members must be fully vaccinated. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you have received a second dose in a two-dose vaccine series or two weeks after you have received a single- dose vaccine.