Opera’s Past, Present, and Future

During this afternoon of conversation and music we will delve into the evolution of opera and its place in the contemporary
world. Featuring a panel of experts from the NC Opera, The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, and musicologists from UNC, this seminar will explore how the artform has changed and who opera speaks to today. With performances from NC Opera’s production of Florencia en el Amazonas, this seminar will entertain, educate, and show us that opera is for everyone!   

PANELISTS 

Naomi André, David G. Frey Distinguished Professor of Music 

Anna Gatdula, Assistant Professor of Musicology 

Eric Mitchko, General Director of North Carolina Opera  

Niccoló Muti, Artistic Director & CEO of the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle  

TOPICS   

(The panel members will address each of these topics together.) 

New Directions in Opera: Who Watches, Who Sings, and What Makes Opera, Opera?  

What to Listen for in Opera (featuring performances from NC Opera artists)