Join conductor and educator Oliver Prezant for a series of fun, informative talks on opera. Each talk will introduce you to opera basics while previewing one of the five operas of the Santa Fe Opera’s 2024 season. 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.

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Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata (The one who strayed)

Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave

A loving sacrifice on the altar of propriety … Join us for a deep dive into the world of the Parisian demi-monde, where the glittering parties of the upper class give way to late-night liaisons between courtesans and their elite clientele. During the presentation we’ll dig into the text and the music as we explore the tragedy of Violetta, a courtesan, and Alfredo, the young man she truly loves. We’ll also take a look at the concept for the new production by director Louisa Muller.

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▸ Upcoming talks:

Friday, April 26 - LA TRAVIATA

Friday, May 10 - DON GIOVANNI

Friday, May 24 - THE RIGHTEOUS

Friday, June 7 - DER ROSENKAVALIER

Friday, June 21 -THE ELXIR OF LOVE

Collected Works 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 6:00 PM – 7:30 pm

▸No reservation necessary – Seating is first come first served