'La Serenissima in Sound: A Musical History of Venice' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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Amid its canals, churches, and centuries-old architecture, Venice has nurtured a musical culture unlike any other in Europe. What enabled this former maritime republic to become a center of innovation for composers, performers, and audiences across eras? Get ready to uncover the musical landscape of La Serenissima, where ceremony, creativity, and evolving traditions shaped a legacy that endures today.

Join New York Adventure Club for a sweeping exploration of Venice's remarkable musical heritage, from its medieval foundations and Baroque innovations to its celebrated opera houses and modern-day festivals that continue to shape the global musical landscape.

Led by music historian Jamie Hayes, our deep dive into Venice's sonic legacy will include:

• A look at Venice’s evolution into the “Republic of Music,” where sacred chant, courtly traditions, and popular styles converged to influence the trajectory of European music
• An overview of the Venetian School and its legendary figures, including Gabrieli, Monteverdi, and Vivaldi, whose works helped define Renaissance and Baroque sound
• A discussion around the rise of opera in Venice, from the opening of the world’s first public opera house in 1637 to the prominence of La Fenice and its landmark premieres by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, and later Benjamin Britten
• An exploration of Venice’s cultural celebrations, including the storied Carnival season where music, masks, and revelry transformed the city into a theatrical experience
• A look at Venice’s modern musical identity, from its International Festival of Contemporary Music to iconic open-air performances by major pop and rock artists in Piazza San Marco

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Jamie — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Jamie Hayes
Jamie lives in the UK and has directed many new opera productions, both at home and abroad. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), he worked for Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the BBC and the Royal Shakespeare Company. His new opera productions overseas have appeared as far away as Reykjavik, Malta and Melbourne. Jamie was Associate Director on the original production of the hit musical Miss Saigon in the West End and on Broadway.
In 2022 Jamie became an accredited lecturer with The UK Arts Society.

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