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FALL CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 2 — Registration & drop/add available through September 15

U.S. Opera Houses Beyond The Met (CA328)

CA – Performing Arts Appreciation

Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 4, 2025-December 4, 2025

Thursday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

Beyond the Metropolitan Opera there are some highly praised companies in the U.S. Internationally known singers as well as young, emerging artists bring operatic performances to local communities. Besides mainstage productions, these companies offer community outreach concerts and opera programs in schools, community centers, houses of worship and even private homes. Participants view videos of mainstage productions from around the country.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Violette

VIOLETTE, ROBERT — Has enjoyed a life of singing the leading roles in the operas of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Strauss and Wagner, as well as some contemporary composers. Each composer taught him how to listen, understand and appreciate their own language. (CA327, CA328, CA330, CA331)

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