Past Performances

Zoom, March 5, 2021

Join us for a lively discussion of The Magic Flute by Mozart. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in 2021-22.

Zoom, February 26, 2021

Join us for a lively discussion of Madama Butterfly by Puccini. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in 2021-22.

ZOOM, February 14, 2021

Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Mozart’s Alla Turca K 331, Scarlatti’s Sonata in E Major L 23 – We’ve all heard these and other famous sonatas in our lives, but have you thought about what a sonata or sonata form is? – Join me as I trace the development of the sonata and sonata form from Scarlatti to Beethoven!

This special edition class is one you won’t want to miss!

Zoom, February 12, 2021

A Valentine’s Concert with Cristiana Pegoraro
Join us for a concert dedicated to love

Zoom, February 5, 2021

Join us for a lively discussion of Rigoletto by Verdi. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in 2021-22.

Zoom, January 22, 2021

Understanding Opera: Carmen
Join us for a lively discussion of Carmen by George Bizet. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in Winter 2021.

Zoom, January 22, 2021

Join us for a lively discussion of La Cenerentola by Rossini. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in 2021-22.

Zoom, January 8, 2021

January New Year’s Concert with Cristiana Pegoraro
The most beautiful waltzes and polkas after Vienna New Year’s concert tradition

Zoom, December 18, 2020

Christmas Concert with Cristiana Pegoraro
Classical piano pieces for the Christmas time and Christmas Carols from around the World

Zoom, December 4, 2020

Understanding Opera: The Barber of Seville
Join us for a lively discussion of Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Gioacchino Rossini. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in Winter 2021.