Opera 101 & 102

Ever wondered just what goes on behind the scenes in an opera? Ever wondered what makes an opera an opera? Here's your chance to find out! Classes are held in two-hour sessions over a period of four weeks and include materials, professional demonstrations, site visits, tours and a performance of the upcoming opera!

Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at Reynolda House Museum of American Art (2250 Reynolda Road, Winston Salem) and The Stevens Center (405 W. Fourth St).

Opera 101: Hansel and Gretel

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 - Intro to Opera - Instructor TBA
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 - Fairy Tales & Literature - T. Elaine Strug
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 - Our Hansel & Gretel - Jamie Allbritten
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 - Final Dress Rehearsal and Tour

Opera 102: Turandot

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - Literature & Fairy Tales - Instructor TBA
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - Chinoiserie - Instructor TBA
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Our Turandot - Jamie Allbritten
Wednesday, October 7, 2010 - Final Dress Rehearsal and Tour

Course fees are $125; $100 for members/Norman Johnson Society. Space is very limited. Please contact the Reynolda House for more information and registration:(336) 758-5150