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Points of Inspiration: Where Opera and Art History Meet—The Artist in the Opera House

resented by Naomi Barrettara
Duration: 1.5 hours
Part of the Points of Inspiration: Where Opera and Art History Meet series

From the early days of baroque spectacle to minimalist trends in the 1960s, the operatic art form has forged a close connection with the visual arts. Opera characters and their dramatic plights have been the point of inspiration for painters, operas plots have been inspired by or drawn from works of art, and the evolution of musical styles over time has been linked with parallel artistic trends. As the production process is an essential ingredient in any opera performance, there is a rich and growing history of legendary artists creating stunning designs for the opera stage. In this two-part series, Guild lecturer Naomi Barrettara will take the audience through an exploration of historical trends, intersecting points of inspiration, and creative masterminds that connect the world of opera with art history.

The history of opera production is full of visual artists that have applied their craft to the operatic medium. Artistic visions by Marc Chagall, David Hockney, and William Kentridge have all been featured on the Met stage, and artists such as Maurice Sendak and Jun Kaneko have directed and designed opera productions across the globe. This session will take an in-depth look at the history and evolution of various opera productions as we traverse the renderings of canonic operas by legendary artists.

If you would like to purchase the entire Points of Inspiration: Where Opera and Art History Meet course, please click here or visit the “Courses” tab on the Lectures and Morepage.

Please note that Student pricing is available to full-time students with valid identification.

This session will be held in the Opera Learning Center, located on the 6th Floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. For questions, please call the LCE Ticket Line at 212-769-7028, Monday–Friday 10am–4pm.











When: Thu., Jun. 16, 2016 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Metropolitan Opera Guild
165 W. 65th St.
212-769-7028
Price: Standard Price: $22.00 Member Price: $20.00 Student Price: $20.00
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resented by Naomi Barrettara
Duration: 1.5 hours
Part of the Points of Inspiration: Where Opera and Art History Meet series

From the early days of baroque spectacle to minimalist trends in the 1960s, the operatic art form has forged a close connection with the visual arts. Opera characters and their dramatic plights have been the point of inspiration for painters, operas plots have been inspired by or drawn from works of art, and the evolution of musical styles over time has been linked with parallel artistic trends. As the production process is an essential ingredient in any opera performance, there is a rich and growing history of legendary artists creating stunning designs for the opera stage. In this two-part series, Guild lecturer Naomi Barrettara will take the audience through an exploration of historical trends, intersecting points of inspiration, and creative masterminds that connect the world of opera with art history.

The history of opera production is full of visual artists that have applied their craft to the operatic medium. Artistic visions by Marc Chagall, David Hockney, and William Kentridge have all been featured on the Met stage, and artists such as Maurice Sendak and Jun Kaneko have directed and designed opera productions across the globe. This session will take an in-depth look at the history and evolution of various opera productions as we traverse the renderings of canonic operas by legendary artists.

If you would like to purchase the entire Points of Inspiration: Where Opera and Art History Meet course, please click here or visit the “Courses” tab on the Lectures and Morepage.

Please note that Student pricing is available to full-time students with valid identification.

This session will be held in the Opera Learning Center, located on the 6th Floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. For questions, please call the LCE Ticket Line at 212-769-7028, Monday–Friday 10am–4pm.

Buy tickets/get more info now