Lectures and Community Engagement 2018 –19 About the Metropolitan Opera Guild
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Lectures and Community Engagement 2018 –19 About the Metropolitan Opera Guild "e Metropolitan Opera Guild is the world’s premier arts educa- tion organization dedicated to enriching people’s lives through the magic and artistry of opera. "anks to the support of indi- viduals, government agencies, foundations, and corporate spon- sors, the Guild brings opera to life both on and off the stage through its educational programs. For students, the Guild fos- ters 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 the first-time operagoer to the life-long fan through intensive workshops, pre-performance talks, and com- munity outreach 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 thriv- ing, 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 2018–19 season of lectures and community programs grouped into thematic sections, including programs that emphasize specific Met performances and productions, courses on opera and the art form’s history and culture, and editorial insights and interviews presented by our colleagues at Opera News. Our courses of study are arranged chronologically, and learners of all levels are welcome. To place an order, please call the Guild’s ticketing line at 212.769.7028 (Mon–Fri 10AM–4PM). Cover: Christine Goerke as Brünnhilde PHOTO: VINCENT PETERS / MET OPERA ! Lectures and Community Engagement 2018–19 WELCOME "e Metropolitan Opera Guild has been devoted to enriching lives through opera since its inception in 1935, and still, more than 80 years later, we are discovering innovative ways to engage diverse communities through this beautiful art form. We work diligently to ensure that music education is accessible to all by offering a wide range of educational and community programs that reach more than 250,000 individuals each year. Opera is for everyone, and through our pre-performance lectures, backstage tours, study days, and more, we strive to foster a community for all knowledge levels, from budding curiosity to high opera literacy and everything in between. Our school programs, residencies, and rehearsal days introduce opera to students from as young as kindergarten through college, proving it’s never too early or too late to cultivate an interest in music and opera. We are thrilled to present a new season of programming as we bring back popular courses and introduce new faces, topics, and learning opportunities. Immerse yourself in the world of opera through talks and lectures, listen to performances with a score-desk ticket, or access our podcasts—which have reached half-a-million listeners and counting, not only in New York City but across the globe! At the Guild, there are many ways to get involved, and however you choose to experience our offerings, it is our utmost pleasure to welcome you to our community. I hope that you will join us on this year’s musical journey into the world of opera. We look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Richard J. Miller, Jr. president TABLE OF CONTENTS ! Presenters, Panelists, Artists, and Staff " Summer HD Festival Pre-Screening Talks # !e Met: Live in HD $ Insights on the 2018–19 Metropolitan Opera Season %& Opera Outlooks %! Opera News presents the Singers’ Studio %# Masterly Singing '& Score-Desk Tickets '% Backstage Tours '' Guild Membership and Ordering Information '( Opera Learning Opportunities Saturday Morning Score Reading Study Days Opera in the New Millennium Religion and Opera Iolanta / Bluebeard’s Castle Opera Boot Camp Introduction to French Opera Femmes Fatales Introduction to the Opera Chorus Courses Flavors of Puccini Singers of the Ring Opera’s Villains and Victims Continuing Opera Education The Ring: Music, Motifs, and Magic )! Biographies of Lecturers, Presenters, and Teachers *& Calendar of Events ** Metropolitan Opera Guild Board of Directors *! Map of Event Locations PRESENTERS, PANELISTS, ARTISTS, AND STAFF PROGRAM LEADERSHIP F. Paul Driscoll John J. H. Muller Editor-in-Chief Professor of Music History and "omas M. Martin OPERA NEWS Graduate Studies THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL Managing Director THE METROPOLITAN Peter Gelb OPERA GUILD General Manager Stephanie Pierson THE METROPOLITAN Journalist, Author, Stuart Holt OPERA Chief Copywriter Director of School Programs & THE GOLDSTEIN GROUP Community Engagement Louise Guinther THE METROPOLITAN Sarah Melissa Rotker OPERA GUILD Senior Editor OPERA NEWS Senior Associate of Community Engagement THE METROPOLITAN Nimet Habachy OPERA GUILD Naomi Barrettara Lecturer, Writer, and Broadcaster Program W. Anthony Sheppard, Development Consultant Ph.D. THE METROPOLITAN Joseph Hudson OPERA GUILD Professor and Chair, Music Assistant Director of WILLIAMS COLLEGE School Programs Stephanie Blythe THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Mezzo-Soprano Ira Siff Director, Vocal Coach, and Broadcaster Victoria Bond Quinn Kelsey Baritone Composer and Conductor Matthew Timmermans Author and Lecturer Stephanie Carnright Jeffrey Langford, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Community Music History Engagement Assistant Christian Van Horn THE METROPOLITAN Associate Dean of Bass-Baritone OPERA GUILD Doctoral Students MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC Ramón Vargas Sean Cooper Tenor Baritone Jane Marsh Soprano Adam Wasserman Artistic and Elspeth Davis Program Consultant Digital Editor OPERA NEWS Coordinator of Community THE METROPOLITAN Engagement OPERA GUILD THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Pretty Yende Desirée Mays Soprano Author and Lecturer , SUMMER HD FESTIVAL PRE-SCREENING TALKS "is series presents 11 lectures on 11 consecutive days, coinciding with the Met’s Summer HD Festival, which offers free open-air screenings of Live in HD presentations on Lincoln Center Plaza. All pre-screening talks are held at the Opera Learning Center, on the 6th floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building on 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, from 5:30 to 6:30PM. Tickets are $20, which includes a reserved seat to the evening’s screening. A package of all 11 pre-screening talks is available for $198. In case of changes to the schedule or inclement weather, lecture dates will follow Met screening dates. For up-to-date information, visit metguild.org. If a screening is canceled due to weather conditions, tickets will be refunded. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 8PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 7:45 PM A NIGHT AT THE OPERA DVOŘÁK RUNTIME: 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES RUSALKA RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 8PM GOUNOD FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 8PM ROMÉO ET JULIETTE DONIZETTI RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES L’ELISIR D’AMORE RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 10 MINUTES SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 7:45PM BELLINI SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 8PM NORMA VERDI RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES UN BALLO IN MASCHERA RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 8PM R. STRAUSS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7:15PM ELEKTRA R. STRAUSS RUNTIME: 1 HOUR 55 MINUTES DER ROSENKAVALIER RUNTIME: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 8PM ROSSINI MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 8PM IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA PUCCINI RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES MADAMA BUTTERFLY RUNTIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 7:30PM BERG LULU RUNTIME: 3 HOURS " THE MET: LIVE IN HD "e Met’s Peabody and Emmy Award–winning series of live performance transmissions to cinemas around the world continues for its 13th anniversary season, featuring ten live broadcasts. Live in HD presentations are seen on more than 2,200 screens in over 70 countries. Don’t miss the chance to experience the Met live at your local cinema. For more information, visit metopera.org/hd. VERDI NICO MUHLY / LIBRETTO BY BIZET AIDA NICHOLAS WRIGHT CARMEN OCT 6, 2018 12:55PM MARNIE FEB 02, 2019 12:55PM NOV 10, 2018 12:55PM Luisotti; Netrebko, Langrée; Kurzak, Rachvelishvili, Antonenko, Spano; Leonard, Kelly, Margaine, Alagna, Kelsey, Belosselskiy, Green Graves, Davies, Maltman Vinogradov NEW PRODUCTION SAINT-SAËNS DONIZETTI SAMSON ET DALILA VERDI LA FILLE DU OCT 20, 2018 12:55PM LA TRAVIATA RÉGIMENT DEC 15, 2018 12:55PM Elder; Garanča, MAR 02, 2019 12:55PM Alagna, Naouri, Azizov, Nézet-Séguin; Damrau, Mazzola; Yende, Blythe, Belosselskiy Flórez, Kelsey Camarena, Muraro NEW PRODUCTION NEW PRODUCTION WAGNER PUCCINI CILEA DIE WALKÜRE ADRIANA LA FANCIULLA MAR 30, 2019 12PM DEL WEST LECOUVREUR Jordan; Goerke, Westbroek, JAN 12, 2019 12:55PM OCT 27, 2018 12:55PM Barton, Skelton, Grimsley, Armiliato; Westbroek, Noseda; Netrebko, Groissböck Kaufmann, Bosi, Lučić, Rachvelishvili, Beczała, Simpson, Rose, Gradus Bosi, Maestri, Muraro POULENC NEW PRODUCTION DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES MAY 11, 2019 12PM Nézet-Séguin; Leonard, Pieczonka, Morley, Cargill, Mattila, Portillo, Cro1 !e Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor, +e Neubauer Family Foundation. Digital support of !e Met: Live in HD is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. !e 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. "e HD Broadcasts are supported by Toll Brothers, America’s luxury home builder.® - INSIGHTS ON THE 2018–19 METROPOLITAN OPERA SEASON New Production Talks "is season, the Met partners with the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Guggenheim Museum for two events anticipating the North American premiere of Nico Muhly’s new opera Marnie. THU SEP 20 7PM Film Society of Lincoln Center The Film Society presents a panel discussion and screening of Hitchcock’s 1964 thriller Marnie, about an elusive young woman and the man who tries desperately to discover the truth of her identity. Tickets at filmlinc.org MON OCT 1 7:30PM Guggenheim Works & Process Series Met General Manager Peter Gelb discusses Marnie with Nico Muhly and Michael Mayer, who directs the Met’s fast-paced new production.