Richard Ferris will present “Opera Topics – In Praise of Women Part 2 – Heroic Women” at 10 a.m. on Feb. 21 at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison.
No previous knowledge of opera is necessary as this program is designed to inform and entertain newcomers to opera as well as opera enthusiasts. All that is required is enthusiasm for opera and a desire to learn more about how opera treats particular subjects in different ways. This program will introduce and explore numerous female characters that lust for power without a noble, unselfish cause, opera’s treatment of the seductress and heroism for love of one’s county. With operas’ unmatched language of beauty, genius and power enhancing these stories, you will see and hear examples of betrayal, seduction, heroism, and devotion.
The cost is $8 for Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County members or $11 for nonmembers.
For more information, contact Sue Horwitz, director of Senior Adult Services, at 732-494-3232, ext. 3603.