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Offenbach: His Life and Time in France, and his final opera The Tales of Hoffmann
August 2, 2023 @ 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
FREEWednesday, August 2, 12:45 p.m.
Trager Family JCC Community Room
The lecture will feature a popular aria from the opera, The Tales of Hoffmann.
Professor Lugassy will lecture about the life of Jacques Offenbach. Did you know that Offenbach – the most popular operetta writer of his time – was also the cantor of his synagogue? Through his story, we can better understand the life of the “Israelite” (the French Jewish people) during and after Dreyfus’s trial.
This is a free lecture and is open to the community.
Please RSVP to Suzy Gessner, sgessner@jewishlouisville.org, by July 31.
Guest Lecturer Maurice Lugassy
Maurice Lugassy is a professor of French literature and French culture in Toulouse, France. He is the head of one of the biggest cultural centers of the city and is creating numerous artistic projects with the municipality of Toulouse every year. In 2012 he created Les Maîtres Sonneurs Opera Company and Opera Studio, offering young French artists a supporting environment, excellent teachers and a stage to perform.
Teaching the French language throughout its culture has become Mr. Lugassy’s specialty. Maurice Lugassy is frequently invited to many cultural centers, universities and conferences throughout France, where he teaches and lectures in front of French and foreign students, professors and artists.
About Canto Vocal Programs
Canto Vocal Programs is a professional, international training program for emerging opera artists. We focus on the complete artistic toolbox, from private coachings to full productions. Each year, Canto hosts programs in multiple cities around the world. Since 2018, we have been pleased to present a program here in Louisville.
We invite you to come join us for a taste of opera this summer!
Upcoming Concerts at Bellarmine University in the Wyatt Center for the Arts
- July 29 at 7:30 pm: Love Me Tender | A Romantic Opera Concert
- August 6 at 3:00 pm: The Tales of Hoffmann
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