Opera NJ Lecture Series

Lecture Series: Ernani by Verdi

Wednesday, February 22 at 1:00 pm

Verdi's Ernani takes place in 16th century Spain and tells the dramatic story of mismatched lovers. First in the series by Opera NJ Director Richard Russell discussing composition, historical background, and staging.

Also in the series:

• Wednesday, April 4 will be Manon by Massenet, a tale of a tragic heroine.
• Wednesday, April 11 will be La Traviata by Verdi, the much loved story of Violeta.
• Wednesday, April 18: The series concludes with a Master Class (arias performed).

No registration is required.

This program funded in part by Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and presented by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission. (These lectures are given the Wednesday preceding the Metropolitan Opera simulcast at the Regal Cinemas in East Windsor.)