Ways of Listening: The Journey of the Countess

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Atrium Cost: Donations Welcome * Pre-registration encouraged

The Marriage of Figaro has been called “the most perfect opera ever created.” It is a romantic comedy that evokes both Shakespeare and Broadway, full of divine music, bawdy humor and rich characters. We will explore the opera through the fascinating character of the Countess Rosina as she grows into self-knowledge and reforms her philandering husband.
This one-hour program will use performance videos of the great arias and comic ensembles and live demonstrations at the piano to convey the music and the Countess’ deep humanity. The program is non-technical and accessible to anyone with an interest in classical music.

The presenter, David Stein, has studied music history and music theory at Columbia University, music therapy at New York University and piano performance at the New England Conservatory of Music, where he was awarded the Conservatory Prize in performance of modern music. He has been playing and studying music for over 50 years.
Contact:203-585-9384
dbjstein@gmail.com

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