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Stanway in Colchester

Opera Appreciation

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Leader:
When: on Friday afternoons
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
Venue: Stanway area

This Group usually meets in Stanway, on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, but in practice this can vary. Meetings are always held on Fridays with a 2pm start and they usually finish around 4.30pm or 5pm, very occasionally longer.

The Group watch a complete opera on DVD during the afternoon with a tea break during one of the intervals. There is time to ask questions about the opera and the performance we are watching. The Group convener is very knowledgeable on all aspects of opera, historical context, composers, conductors, performers and the productions.

There is no need to have any opera DVDs yourself or have any special knowledge. However, all Group members are keen opera fans and have experienced live performances as well as going to opera films. Since the Group started, we have been able to watch works of each major opera composer in turn from early Handel to Puccini and the operas of Mozart.

We currently have a couple of vacancies, so why not share your enjoyment with other like-minded members? If you wish to know more please contact the Group Leader using the above link.

Last Updated on 26th September 2024