A new series of the popular lectures for the Summer
Whether you are a great opera buff or a complete newcomer to the genre, Barry Jobling, a professional pianist, singer and conductor, will educate and entertain you with his infectious enthusiasm.
You will gain insight into operas being performed at Covent Garden and other venues in London this season, as well as operas of which there are fine recordings deserving wider recognition.
As well as being a renowned lecturer, Barry is a professional pianist, singer and conductor. The lectures are illustrated with vintage and modern recordings.
Barry also plays the piano and sings to highlight certain themes, much to the delight of his audiences.
18 April |
Don Pasquale GO |
Gaetano Donizetti |
25 April |
Prince Igor |
Alexander Borodin |
2 May |
Simon Boccanegra ROH |
Giuseppe Verdi |
9 May |
Idomeneo BC |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
16 May |
Il Trovatore OHP |
Giuseppe Verdi |
23 May |
La Gioconda OHP |
Amilcare Ponchielli |
30 May |
Tosca OHP |
Giacomo Puccini |
6 June |
Iolanta OHP |
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky |
13 June |
Wagner’s Women |
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20 June |
The Rake’s Progress ROH |
Igor Stravinsky |
27 June |
Basses |
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May 15, 2008
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