It's an inexpensive, enjoyable way to learn more about this dynamic art form, in the company of other interested adults. Hancock, Opera San Jose's director of marketing and development, has been with the company since its inception. He is a well-received lecturer on opera on both coasts. His informative and quick-paced discussions are enlivened with visuals from other art forms, including fashion, architecture, painting, and sculpture, bringing a more complete knowledge of the society that influenced its composers. There will be no tests, nor is there any college credit offered for this course.
Classes are informal, and participants' questions are encouraged.