Celebrating Puccini: Exploring the Majesty of "Turandot"

Celebrating Puccini: Exploring the Majesty of "Turandot"

Lecture on the captivating world of Puccini’s “Turandot,” his final and most intriguing opera, with ICS Music Instructor Diego Rodriguez

By The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C.

Date and time

Sunday, May 5 · 5:15 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C.

4833 Rugby Avenue #Suite 201 Bethesda, MD 20814

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  • 2 hours 15 minutes

ICS APRIL CULTURAL EVENT - in person & on Zoom

Sunday, May 5th at 5:15pm – followed by an aperitivo

Join us for a captivating exploration of the exotic landscapes and timeless themes woven into this masterpiece. Through engaging discussions, musical analysis, and captivating examples, we’ll unravel the essence of Puccini’s artistic vision.

From the iconic aria “Nessun Dorma” to the intricate orchestration, we’ll delve into the intricacies of Puccini’s composition, all in preparation for the opening of Turandot at the Kennedy Center on May 11th (running until May 25th). Don’t miss this fascinating journey into the heart of opera excellence!.

Attention online attendees: The Zoom link for the class will be sent to the email address provided during registration approximately 2 hours before the class starts.

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The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C.

The Italian Cultural Society (ICS) is your home in the Washington metropolitan area for cultural and social events and for courses to learn or improve your Italian.  Anyone with an interest in Italian culture can become a member of the Italian Cultural Society.

We are a non-profit organization that promotes Italian language and culture through the Italian Language Program, founded in 1974, through cultural meetings ranging from the presentation of books, concerts, films, lectures and debates on literature or current events to the celebration of regional traditions. We organize special events for Christmas, Carnival, Easter, and a Gala at the Italian Embassy. We also have a Scholarship Award Program, to award students who excel in Italian, classics, art, science and piano performance. 

 

$30 – $45