Forgotten Operas
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Wednesdays, Jan. 14-March 4, 12-1:20 pm
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$95 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Not every opera becomes a beloved part of the standard opera repertoire. For every “La Boheme” or “Rigoletto” there are countless operas that have fallen by the wayside. Some were fixtures of opera houses for decades before disappearing from the stage. Some occasionally resurface, briefly, as curiosities. Some are just, well, forgotten. In this course, we’ll examine seven such operas by Bellini, Verdi, Puccini, Boito, R. Strauss, Menotti, and Barber. We’ll talk about the reasons for their neglect and discuss which could be ripe for revival today. Whether you're a longtime opera enthusiast or new to the genre, “Forgotten Operas” offers a fresh perspective on the art form's evolving history. Maybe you’ll even discover a new favorite.