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Arts, History, Culture and operaSeptember–December 2011

An exciting new season of opera courses await you this fall at SFU opera explorations. We have a full season of Sunday opera prep sessions based on the metropolitan opera’s Simulcasts and a special feature for the Vancouver opera’s presentation of West Side Story with neil ritchie. Joining neil ritchie as instructors will be Henry ewart, John Stape, James gifford and nicolas Krusek.

don’t forget to check out all the other great courses and programs beginning this fall.

WeSt Side Story: StiLL exCiting At 54This course will prepare students for the Vancouver Opera performance of the West Side Story. The 1957 musical West Side Story adaptation added a stunning score and crackling dance numbers to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in contemporary New York City. The Broadway production was a huge hit, and the 1961 film an even bigger one. Vancouver Opera’s production is not unprecedented. Bernstein himself conducted a CD version in 1985 starring opera stars Kiri Te Kanawa and Jose Carreras with mixed results.

Saturday, October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm OprA 053 | room 1800 | Fee $29 + HSt

Neil Ritchie is a former CBC radio producer who regularly gives classes and workshops on the history of jazz.

metroPoLitAn oPerA PreVieWSLaunched in 2006, the Metropolitan Opera’s simulcasts gave a new twist to “Saturday Afternoon at the Opera.” These Sunday afternoon courses offer an opportunity for exploring the operas — both warhorses and rarities — presented by The Met during its Fall 2011 season. Among topics included are historical contexts, path-breaking productions, famous singers, and operatic traditions.

Sundays, 1:00-3:30 pm | room 1800 | these courses can be taken on a one-time basis ($29 + HSt), or as a full series of 6 lecture-events ($156 + HSt). to register as a full series, please contact us at 778-782-8000.

donizetti’S AnnA BoLenASunday, October 9, 1:00-3:30 pm | OprA 054

Henry Ewert is an author of four books, 2009 recipient of the Vancouver Historical Society’s Award of Merit, holder of an ARCT in piano, former choir director, and experienced lecturer in classical music.

mozArt’S don gioVAnniSunday, October 23, 1:00-3:30 pm | OprA 055

Nicolas Krusek is a professional musician, conductor, and speaker.

WAgner’S SiegFriedSunday, October 30, 1:00-3:30 pm | OprA 056

Nicolas Krusek is a professional musician, conductor, and speaker.

gLASS’ SAtyAgrAHASunday, November 13, 1:00-3:30 pm | OprA 057

James Gifford has studied music performance at the University of Alberta and the Victoria Conservatory, and has performed many opera roles in Western Canada.

HAndeL’S rodeLindASunday, November 27, 1:00-3:30 pm | OprA 058

Nicolas Krusek is a professional musician, conductor, and speaker.

goUnod’S FAUStSunday, December 4, 1:00-3:30 pm | OprA 059

John Stape, PhD, who taught English literature in universities in France, Canada, and the Far East, has regularly reviewed opera on the West Coast.

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eArLy medieVAL SCotLAndDiscover the early history of Scotland, from the Roman withdrawal from Britain to the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway. We will explore Scotland’s early peoples: the indigenous Picts, the Dál Ríata, and the Norse, who brought Norn and created the Kingdom of Man and the Isles. Along the way, we will explore important people who shaped later Scotland, including fictitious characters such as Macbeth.

6 thu, Sep 8–Oct 13, 6:30–8:20 pm AHcp100–vA1117 | room 1425 VAnCoUVer

Antone Minard, PhD, currently works with both the Centre for Scottish Studies and the Vancouver Welsh Society.

tHe AttACHment BondSome say attachment and its effects on mental wellness are pivotal in modern approaches to human development and personality. In this course, we will discuss early infant development, the nature of the parent-child bond, and other matters of immense importance to understanding people.

6 Sat, Sep 10–Oct 15, 10:30 am–12:20 pm AHcp102–vA1117 | room 1325 VAnCoUVer

Richard Harvey is a teacher of literature and a psychotherapist.

Six greAt tenorS, Six greAt AriASWe will explore the tenor voice together through a survey of the careers of six great tenors who graced — and bowled over — the world opera stage from the 1950s to the 1970s: Franco Corelli, Mario del Monaco, Jon Vickers, Carlo Bergonzi, Alfredo Kraus, and Fritz Wunderlich. We will also examine their impact on performance history and their lasting legacy on today’s opera scene.

6 thu, Oct 20–Nov 24, 6:30–8:20 pm AHcp101–vA1117 | room 1425 VAnCoUVer

John Stape, PhD, who taught English literature in universities in France, Canada, and the Far East, has regularly reviewed opera on the West Coast.

Women myStiCSWe will explore the lives, thoughts and deeds of six outstanding historical women from around the world. Their intellectual brilliance, spiritual radiance and moral courage overcame the barriers of their patriarchal cultures.

They were provocative reformers that people could not ignore. We will examine their relevance to current religious, social and spiritual concerns.

6 Sat, Oct 22–Nov 26, 10:30 am–12:20 pm AHcp103–vA1117 | room 1325 VAnCoUVer

Harold Rosen holds master’s degrees in Education, Religion and Philosophy.

AnCient SeCretS: CiViLizAtionS reVeALed tHroUgH CoinSAncient coins are known as miniature libraries of history. They reveal lost cities; commemorate iconic monuments and political and cultural figures; and offer insights into the values and traditions of the past. We will explore the major periods of ancient numismatics, examining ancient art, religion, philosophy, and mythology.

6 Wed, Oct 19–Nov 23, 6:30–8:20 pm AHcp105–SU1117 | room 402 SUrrey LiBrAry

Bekircan Tahberer is an author, historian and numismatist with an MA in the History of Medicine.

exPLoring interFAitH Bridge-BUiLderSExplore the lives and achievements of exemplary interfaith peacemakers from a range of backgrounds: Native, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Buddhist, Islamic, Sikh and Baha’i.

6 tue, Oct 20–Nov 24, 6:30–8:20 pm AHcp106–SU1117 | room 406 SUrrey LiBrAry

Harold Rosen holds master’s degrees in Education, Religion and Philosophy.

UnderStAnding trAUmAThe word trauma means wound in Greek. In common usage, it designates mental shock — an experience of such intense terror that it shakes a person’s inner emotional balance and comfort. This course will explore the history of the concept of trauma, explain the brain processes, and consider some presentations of trauma in art and fiction.

6 tue, Oct 18–Nov 22, 6:30–8:20 pm AHcp104–SU1117 | room 406 SUrrey LiBrAry

Richard Harvey is a teacher of literature and a psychotherapist.

ThE fEE fOR EAch ARTS, hISTORY AND cULTURE cOURSE IS $160 ($104 fOR ADULTS 55+)

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oPerA exPLorAtion CoUrSeS — VAnCoUVer

West Side Story: Still exciting at 54 £ oPrA053 | Saturday, oct 15, 1:00–3:30 pm | Fee $29 + HSt = $32.48

metropolitan Opera previews — register for all six (Fee $156 + HSt = $174.72)

£ oPrA054, oPrA055, oPrA056, oPrA057, oPrA058, oPrA059

metropolitan Opera previews — register individually (Fee $29 + HSt = $32.48)

£ oPrA054 | Anna Bolena | Sunday, oct 9 £ oPrA055 | don giovanni | Sunday, oct 23 £ oPrA056 | Siegfried | Sunday, oct 30 £ oPrA057 | Satyagraha | Sunday, nov 13 £ oPrA058 | rodelinda | Sunday, nov 27 £ oPrA059 | Faust | Sunday, dec 4

ArtS, HiStory And CULtUre CoUrSeS — VAnCoUVer

Fee $160 | $104 for 55+ £ AHCP100 | early medieval Scotland | 6 thu, Sep 8–oct 13 £ AHCP102 | the Attachment Bond | 6 Sat, Sep 10–oct 15 £ AHCP101 | Six great tenors, Six great Arias | 6 thu, oct 20–nov 24

£ AHCP103 | Women mystics | 6 Sat, oct 22–nov 26

ArtS, HiStory And CULtUre CoUrSeS — SUrrey

£ AHCP104 | Understanding trauma | 6 tue, oct 18–nov 22 £ AHCP105 | Ancient Secrets: Civilizations revealed through Coins | 6 Wed, oct 19–nov 23

£ AHCP106 | exploring interfaith Bridge-Builders | 6 tue, oct 20–nov 24

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