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Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro is usually thought of as a non-political work. Unlike the celebrated play by Beaumarchais (pictured at left) upon which it is based, Le mariage de Figaro, Mozart’s opera is has often been represented as having little revolutionary purpose. In this talk, Simon Williams will disagree with this judgment. In discussing the play and the opera he will show that both were deeply subversive of the established order, but in different and unexpected ways. Both works reflect the turbulent revolutionary times in which they were written and both are surprisingly modern in their outlook. Please join speaker Simon Williams for an insightful and thrilling insight into the turmoil of a time that gave birth to own turbulent world.
Admission: $15/person; $12/Season Subscribers; $5/Students with ID. (Tickets for sale at the door only.)
Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) announces a new season of the popular “Opera on the Go” series. The monthly program gives unique insight into the world of opera by delving into the history and performance of the art form through round-table discussions, lecture presentations, and live performance demonstrations. This unique approach offers a fun and educational evening out, and is designed to be both a stand-alone experience and to compliment OSB’s season offerings. This year’s series will be presented at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, OSB’s new co-sponsor for this exciting series.
September 28, 2011 - FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S CHAIR
Opera Santa Barbara’s Artistic Director José Maria Condemi introduces the 2011/12 Season. He will be joined by soprano Ashley Knight, who will perform excerpts from the season.
October 5, 2011 - LA VIE BOHÈME | Paris and Puccini
Simon Williams explores both Puccini’s & Leoncavallo’s takes on “La bohème” and the stories of bohemian life that inspired them.
November 2, 2011 - ARTIST ROUNDTABLE | La bohème
A preview chat with artists from Opera Santa Barbara’s upcoming "La bohème.”
December 7, 2011 - A WINTER OFFERING
Opera Santa Barbara's holiday gift to you – join us for an evening of song with special guest, mezzo-soprano Diana Tash and pianist Armen Guzelimian.
January 17, 2012 - OPERA IN FILM; The Sequel
Local favorite Mashey Bernstein goes back to the movies for the continuation of the popular exploration of opera’s starring role in cinema which he presented last season
[NOTE: January 17 is a special TUESDAY presentation, and will be held at THE GRANADA THEATRE, not the SB Historical Museum.]
February 8, 2012 - MOZART THE REVOLUTIONARY!
Simon Williams explores the many aspects of Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” – from the subversive to the sublime.
March 14, 2012 - ARTIST ROUNDTABLE | Le nozze di Figaro
A preview chat with artists from Opera Santa Barbara’s upcoming "Le nozze di Figaro."
April 18, 2012 - ORPHEUS & HIS LUTE
Stephanie Tcharos, Associate Professor of Baroque Opera at UCSB, explores the enduring popularity of the Orpheus legend, and Gluck’s operatic incarnation.
Admission: (Tickets for sale at the door.)
• $15/person
• $12/Season Subscribers
• $5/Students with ID.
All talks begin at 5:30 pm, and will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
