
March 2026
Understanding the Music: The Marriage of Figaro
In this one-hour lecture, Dr. Colette Simonot-Maiello, Associate Professor of Musicology and Associate Dean at the Desautels Faculty of Music will discuss distinctive features of Italian opera buffa demonstrated in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, including character and voice types, ensemble finales, trouser roles, and patter and lyrical singing styles. Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Canadian Museum for Human Rights Classroom. This event is free to attend. Registration is required. To register online: https://purchase.mbopera.ca/ChooseSeats/12401 To…
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Opera Primer: The Marriage of Figaro
A one-hour presentation that introduces the characters and synopsis of the opera presented by Dr. Scott Miller, Education & Community Engagement Coordinator. Saturday, April 11, 1:00 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Canadian Museum for Human Rights Classroom. This event is free to attend. Registration is required. To register online: https://purchase.mbopera.ca/ChooseSeats/12201 To register by phone: 204-944-0824
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