What do you know about opera? You probably know more about opera
than you think you do. After all, opera has influenced nearly
all other forms of popular entertainment—from Broadway musicals
to Hollywood movies, and from television commercials to classic
cartoons. It’s hard to imagine major motion pictures—from Star
Wars to The Lord of the Rings—without the Wagnerian, operatic
sound of their passionate musical scores to sweep you away. When
it comes to the ultimate sensory experience, nothing feeds your
ears, eyes, mind, and heart more than opera. Given today’s
multimedia-craving culture, no wonder this all-in-one
performance art continues to be popular. But before you run out
to discover the thrill of opera for yourself, it pays to do a
little homework first to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of
what you’re about to see. Read on. All Ears – Opera 101 Lectures
October 29, November 5 and 12, 7:00 PM @ SO Offices (SORS) Join
us for three 90-minute sessions in which Education Director Sue
Elliott will explo