Opera awakens all the senses with super-human singing, spectacular visuals, dramatic character portrayals, and the thrill of an orchestra all on one stage. These interactive workshops won’t just deepen your appreciation of the art form; they will take you through the journey of creating an opera. From words to music, sets and costumes to staging, newcomers and seasoned opera-goers alike will learn the process from the ground up and experience San Francisco Opera behind the scenes.
The series includes 4 sessions:
September 8: Opera is a Story: From Text to Dialogue to Music
September 15: Performing: What's It Like to be a Musician?
September 22: Production Elements: What Does It Look Like?
September 29: Putting it All Together: The Director's Vision
Cost: $80 for all 4 sessions
Photo by Scott Wall.
Opera awakens all the senses with super-human singing, spectacular visuals, dramatic character portrayals, and the thrill of an orchestra all on one stage. These interactive workshops won’t just deepen your appreciation of the art form; they will take you through the journey of creating an opera. From words to music, sets and costumes to staging, newcomers and seasoned opera-goers alike will learn the process from the ground up and experience San Francisco Opera behind the scenes.
The series includes 4 sessions:
September 8: Opera is a Story: From Text to Dialogue to Music
September 15: Performing: What's It Like to be a Musician?
September 22: Production Elements: What Does It Look Like?
September 29: Putting it All Together: The Director's Vision
Cost: $80 for all 4 sessions
Photo by Scott Wall.
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