Score Reading Crash Courses
Explore the basics of reading an opera score in these casual, small-group sessions. Crash Courses delve into the musical highlights of the featured opera, giving beginning and intermediate readers the tools to explore the intricate workings of a score and experience a new way of listening to opera. Learn more about how a composer tells a story in music creation. Add a score-desk seat to the following performance at the Met and turn your study into a full day of learning, listening, and experiencing opera.
All classes take place before a corresponding performance for each featured opera, and annotated piano-vocal scores are provided as part of the class ticket price. Beginner-level ability to read music is recommended.
Events are held in the Opera Learning Center, on the 6th floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center.
Tickets $35 for class and materials only / $40 with added score desk seat for the following performance
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Samson et Dalila
Saturday, October 20, 10-11:30AM
Tosca
Pelleas et Melisande
Saturday, January 19, 10-11:30AM
This event is SOLD OUT! To be placed on the waitlist, please call us at 212-769-7028
Saturday, February 9, 10-11:30AM
Saturday, March 16, 10-11:30AM