Antonio Vivaldi, the great maestro of the late Baroque, is best known for The Four Seasons and other violin concertos. You might not know that he was also a prolific composer of operas, cantatas, choral music, and chamber works. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral conductor and music historian, as he explores Vivaldi – the man AND music.
This series is made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation.
Register here to attend any/all of the five lectures in this series.
Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe strange and magical art form that we call “Opera” began in a very specific time and place: 1600, Florence. This new, highly unique musical genre went on to redefine art music in the West, rising in international appeal and making Italy the center of dramatic music for 200 years. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral […]
Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe strange and magical art form that we call “Opera” began in a very specific time and place: 1600, Florence. This new, highly unique musical genre went on to redefine art music in the West, rising in international appeal and making Italy the center of dramatic music for 200 years. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral […]
Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe strange and magical art form that we call “Opera” began in a very specific time and place: 1600, Florence. This new, highly unique musical genre went on to redefine art music in the West, rising in international appeal and making Italy the center of dramatic music for 200 years. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral […]
Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe strange and magical art form that we call “Opera” began in a very specific time and place: 1600, Florence. This new, highly unique musical genre went on to redefine art music in the West, rising in international appeal and making Italy the center of dramatic music for 200 years. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral […]
Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe strange and magical art form that we call “Opera” began in a very specific time and place: 1600, Florence. This new, highly unique musical genre went on to redefine art music in the West, rising in international appeal and making Italy the center of dramatic music for 200 years. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral […]
Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe strange and magical art form that we call “Opera” began in a very specific time and place: 1600, Florence. This new, highly unique musical genre went on to redefine art music in the West, rising in international appeal and making Italy the center of dramatic music for 200 years. Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral […]