Saturday April 18, 2009 - 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Downtown Chicago

Notes: $185 (with opera ticket, registration deadline March 20); $110 (without ticket). This seminar will begin at the Gleacher Center. After a break for dinner, participants will attend the opening night of La clemenza di Tito.

Mozart’s last opera, La clemenza di Tito, contains some of his most sublime arias. It also explores the opposing forces of vengeance and mercy. Written for the coronation of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II as King of Bohemia, this opera shows the mercy (clemenza) of an emperor: Roman Emperor Titus pardons two men who conspired to murder him. Spend an afternoon discovering the many facets of this extraordinary opera through brief lectures and engaging discussions.

Private performances by artists from Chicago Opera Theater will augment the experience. Afterwards, participants will attend opening night of La clemenza di Tito.

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Counts as a Focused Music Study course for the Language of Music Certificate.

Recommended Books, DVDs & Recordings

No preparation for the seminar is expected. However, for those who like to familiarize themselves with the topic beforehand, here are some worthwhile resources.