Course Title: Verdi and Shakespeare: Masterpieces of Italian Opera
Instructor: Ernst Liotti, Peab '80
Brought to you by Odyssey
August 29, 2024 - October 3, 2024 (6 Sessions)
Thursday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET
Virtual via Zoom
Course Description: Giuseppe Verdi was possibly the most important and influential composer of Italian opera of the mid to late 19th century. He was always appreciative of great writers and playwrights. His favorite was William Shakespeare. Verdi set three of Shakespeare's plays into opera. The first was Macbeth (1847), the second Otello (1887) and the work of "old age" Falstaff (1893). This course will examine these great works and Verdi's collaboration with his librettists and more. Historic and current examples of recordings and videos clips will be played.
All Hail, Macbeth Enthusiasts - Join us for a Bonus Odyssey Excursion!
Something Wickedly Fun This Way Comes! Join Ernest Liotti for a spectacular Washington National Opera performance of Verdi's Macbeth at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Sunday, November 17th at 2PM. Enrolled Odyssey course participants of "Verdi and Shakespeare" can enjoy this experience for a special discounted price of just $40 (regularly $100). Don't miss out—your Odyssey course confirmation will include a link to purchase tickets at this exclusive rate.
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