On Sunday, January 8, 2012, an LA Opera Community Educator will present a free talk on Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, an LA Opera Community Educator will present a free talk on Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Redondo Beach Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, LA Opera Community Educator, Bill Green, will present a free talk on Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Platt Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
On Saturday, January 14, 2012, an LA Opera Community Educator will present a free talk, "Behind the Scenes in Opera," at the Artesia Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
On Saturday, January 14, 2012, LA Opera Community Educator, John Spear, will present a free talk on Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, LA Opera Community Educator, Rose Vardanian will present a free talk on Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Porter Ranch Branch Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
On Thursday, January 19, 2012, LA Opera Community Educator, Rose Vardanian will present a free talk on Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Burbank Central Library. Reservations not required.
LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 100 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.
LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-3626.
OPERA FOR EDUCATORS
(Available for Salary Point Credit) LA Opera's award-winning Opera for Educators series explores opera from an interdisciplinary point of view. Gain insight about opera and the historical context in which it was created. Discuss opera as history and art, as well as language and social commentary. Learn all about the stars and artists of the opera world, as well as the production and business of opera. Enjoy recitals and rehearsals, and receive special opera news updates. Up to three LAUSD salary points or equivalent UCLA Extension credits are offered for participating teachers.
Program Details:
Dates: All sessions take place on Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm downtown at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
August 27, 2011 - Eugene Onegin
September 10, 2011 - Così Fan Tutte
October 1, 2011 - TBD
October 29, 2011 - Roméo et Juliette
January 28, 2012 - Simon Boccanegra
February 11, 2012 - Albert Herring
May 5, 2012 - La Bohème
Fee:
$20 per session
Salary Points: Attend two classes and two operas or attend two classes and complete homework assignments for one salary point. Three salary points available for this program. Additional fees apply for UCLA Extension Credit. Enrollment in programs does not include admission to main stage opera productions.
Parking: We are not able to guarantee free parking for the series at this time. Everyone who purchases the full series before August 27 will be entered into a drawing. The winner will receive complimentary parking for the series. Parking at the Music Center is $9 per session.
Light refreshments included in fee
Deadline: Online registration will be open until classes are filled.
Registration:
Register for individual sessions by clicking HERE. Please use the following promotion code when logging in: 15922
Registration is primarily for actively employed teachers. Registration for retired teachers will be limited to 10% of the total enrollment. Opera 101 is not a pre-requisite for this course.
SATURDAY MORNINGS AT THE OPERA
LA Opera thinks you're never too young to enjoy the classics. With that in mind, we are proud to present two Saturday morning, hour-long, interactive performances. Delight in familiar arias and wander through enchanting tales of adventure in both original works and beloved favorites adapted for children.
Fun and creative workshops for children before each performance add to the excitement and prepare the audience with art and music-making activities.
FEBRUARY 4, 2012 - THE MAGIC DREAM This lighthearted show by Lee Holdridge and Richard Sparks is a wildly imaginative and engaging celebration of Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute. Young Pam grew up listening to The Magic Flute with her grandparents, but never understood what was happening in the story. Pam invites us to explore the opera in her creatively, re-imagined version in which she has cast her friends as the colorful characters of The Magic Flute. Together, the group of friends learns that music and your own imagination can take you anywhere.
MAY 12, 2012 - VERDI OPERA TALES Perfect for the whole family, Verdi Opera Tales is an entertaining introduction to the wonderful stories and melodies of one of opera's most beloved composers, Giuseppe Verdi. In celebration of the composer's upcoming 200th birthday, Verdi Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and music wedded together. Travel with our "opera pals" from LA Opera through the magical moments of some of Verdi's greatest stories.
Art workshops: 10:00 a.m. Performances: 11:00 a.m. (Run time is 1 hour.) Location: Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center Tickets: $15 each (Maximum of 10 tickets per person, per performance. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.) Tickets Go On Sale: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
For additional information please contact our Audience Services Department at (213) 972-8001.
LA Opera thinks you're never too young to enjoy the classics. With that in mind, we are proud to present two Saturday morning, hour-long, interactive performances. Delight in familiar arias and wander through enchanting tales of adventure in both original works and beloved favorites adapted for children. 
