THE NEW ZEALAND OPERA SOCIETY

This course offers a comprehensive view of the range of operatic voices, interspersed with opportunities to listen and to view performances of opera. You will hear famous voices from the past, such as Maria Callas, and be able to compare them to contemporary performances. You will also gain an appreciation of the demands on opera singers and the ways composers have utilised voices in their compositions. Participants will receive notes covering the operatic voices and a suggested listening list.

Over two sessions you will hear examples of the different type of voices required for operatic roles: the first session focuses on the female operatic voices; and the second session highlights male voices.

Date: Saturdays 6 & 13 November, 2pm-5pm
Fee: $92 ($82.80)

For full course information and to enrol visit http://www.victoria.ac.nz/CCEShortcourses/seminars-workshops.aspx and click on Music.