The Life & Art of Richard Wagner - Course at OLLI taught by WSWDC Chairman Jim Holman!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN & new discount! Jim Holman will present eight lectures offering a broad survey of the life and art of Richard Wagner. Jim is engaging and entertaining to both novices and seasoned Wagnerians. Offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at American University.
Date
8 weekly lectures beginning 9/24/2024
OLLI at American University, 4801 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
Details
FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Be sure to register before the fall semester lottery on Friday, September 6.
Jim Holman will present eight lectures offering a broad survey of the life and art of Richard Wagner. The first lecture will describe the course of Wagner's life and career. It will include an excerpt from each of the ten Wagner masterpieces which continue to provide a central core of the operatic repertory. Lectures two and three will describe Wagner's innovations in the history of opera and music, focusing on both the leitmotif and the symphonic arc of Wagner's music. Lectures four through eight will survey five of the ten operas, in chronological order: Tannhauser, Lohengrin, Tristan and Isolde, The Mastersingers of Nuremburg and Parsifal.
Jim Holman has written and edited various books on the life and music of Richard Wagner. Jim has lectured throughout the country and has conducted OLLI classes on Wagner for several years. Please click here for class details.
Classes will be held in-person at the American University campus on Tuesday mornings, 9:45 am - 11:15 am, starting September 24, 2024.
The course will be offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at American University - registration now is open for the fall semester (September 23-December 6). Register for classes by joining OLLI and paying the membership fee, currently $330 per semester, or $600 for both fall and spring. Members may register for up to three courses per semester, so be sure to review the catalog for additional courses. The membership fee allows you to sign up for three courses before the lottery. After the lottery, when you have received your class assignment letter, you can add a fourth study group by logging into your account. Purchase your OLLI membership here.
Be sure to register before the fall semester lottery on Friday, September 6.
NEW MEMBER 10% DISCOUNT
If you are new to OLLI or thinking about coming back after taking a break, click HERE to register for the fall semester. A 10% discount will be applied for those who are new or who have not taken classes in five or more years. Click "Choose Lottery Selections" and then log in or create an account. You will see the discount when paying for the semester.