As a response to the productions in the Opera Philadelphia Channel, this FREE series will look deeper into the genre of opera by exploring both its musical and theatrical elements as well as engage non-musical scholars to gain a better cultural, social, and historical perspective. The Reflection and Re-Vision series includes lectures, round-table discussions, and artist reflections.
This roundtable conversation investigates how to handle problematic portions of the canon as well as ways to make space for new and different voices.
Host:
Veronica Chapman-Smith
Panel:
Dr. Melissa Dunphy
Dr. Michael Mohammed
Emily Sung
Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa
This roundtable conversation investigates how to handle problematic portions of the canon as well as ways to make space for new and different voices.
Inspired by David T. Little's opera Soldier Songs, this video features interviews with former members of the United States military and leaders from veteran support networks.
Join guest lecturer Dr. Michael Mohammed on an examination of La traviata through the main character Violetta Valéry and learn how she not only transforms herself but also is transformed by the environment surrounding her.
