'400 Years of Opera: History of the World’s Most Dramatic Art Form' Webinar

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

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From courtly experiments in Renaissance Italy to today's boundary-pushing productions, opera has always existed on the edge of innovation and intensity. What makes this art form so enduring — and so emotionally powerful — even after four centuries of transformation? It’s time to trace the extraordinary arc of opera, where music, voice, and drama collide to tell the grandest of human stories.

Join New York Adventure Club as we journey through the rich and dramatic history of opera, exploring how music, voice, and theatrical artistry have come together to shape one of the most enduring and emotionally resonant art forms in the world.

Led by music historian Jamie Hayes, our deep dive into the world of opera will include:

• A look at opera’s origins in late Renaissance Italy, when composers in Florence sought to revive the spirit of ancient Greek drama through song
• An exploration of key operatic eras — from the grandeur of Baroque pageantry to Classical elegance and the emotional extremes of the Romantic period
• Profiles of operatic trailblazers, including Monteverdi, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, and more, whose masterpieces redefined the genre
• A discussion around the development of operatic form, including the rise of arias, recitative, vocal types, orchestration, and the libretto
• Highlights from the 20th century and today, exploring how opera continues to evolve through new works, modern staging, and crossover appeal

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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