This term, we shall study some German opera. We shall begin with “Die Zauberflöte”(The Magic Flute) by Mozart. Then we’ll do “Fidelio” by Beethoven, followed by “Ariadne auf Naxos” by Richard Strauss. You will learn the stories and backgrounds of the operas, something about the composer, and view the operas on DVD complete with subtitles. Your opinions of the operas and the performers are encouraged. We will also discuss the upcoming Metropolitan Opera live HD telecasts.

Moderators: Richard Goetz, PhD is a retired research manager from the chemical industry who has been listening to, studying, and attending opera since 1949. Steve DeHoff is the principal trumpet for the Cincinnati Community Orchestra and a long-time opera fan.