Fri, Apr 11
|Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse
Opera Basics with conductor and educator Oliver Prezant
In this annual series of informative talks, designed to deepen the appreciation and understanding of this timeless art form for opera lovers and newcomers alike, Oliver Prezant previews the five operas of the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 season, tonight's is La bohème by Giacomo Puccini.
Date, Time & Location
Apr 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MDT
Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
About the Event
These events are free, no reservations necessary. Seating is first come, first served.
For more than 25 years, Oliver Prezant’s unique presentations have helped thousands of newcomers and established opera lovers deepen their experience of music and opera.
Through fun and engaging discussions and expert insights, participants will:
• Learn about the stories, the characters, the music and the text
• Explore the building blocks of opera and how they’ve changed over time • Gain insight into how to listen to the singers and the orchestra
• Get tips on how to understand the sets, props, costumes, and lighting