Operatic music has touched people's emotions since its inception and knowing about its origins and its history will allow a deep appreciation of this important and unique art form. This series features three episodes about prominent female voices in 19th century operatic history:
Episode 1: Isabella Colbran—Discovering Mrs. Rossini
Episode 2: Maria Malibran—A Spanish Diva In New York
Episode 3: Pauline Viardot—The Heart Within The Music
Maria Garcia Malibran and Pauline Garcia Viardot visited New York in the 1820s and were involved in the very first Italian opera ever presented in the city. All three women were both singers and composers in their own right.
Ashley and Anton will take you on a journey through these women's lives and how they illustrated their experiences through song. The classes will be framed by original filmed documentary episodes woven with first hand material and music composed by these historical figures, and will also feature additional biographical material about their lives with the opportunity for questions and answers. The teachers come from a background of operatic performance and directing, and their passion is likely to ignite yours.
