Luciano Pavarotti-King of the High C's: The Early Years
Code: MT21805
Dates: April 25 - May 2, 2023
Meets: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Sessions: 2
Location: Creutzburg Center
Course Fee: $69.00
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Great tenors are a breed apart. Among the grandest was Luciano Pavarotti who towered over all others both physically as well as vocally with singing that uniquely combined sweetness and strength. As classical music’s first modern superstar, Pavarotti’s image became one of the most beloved in the whole world. Discover the story of his early years and some of his greatest musical triumphs. Highlights include famous opera arias and Neapolitan songs. Stunning videos complement the insightful commentary of Maestro Karl Middleman.
Karl Middleman
Karl Middleman counts over 300 music courses and lectures in his repertoire. A particularly versatile performer, he is equally at home with Hart and Hammerstein as he is with Handel and Haydn. He has been hailed for the easy ways his presentations mix scholarship with showmanship. Karl has received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pew center for Arts and Heritage and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. He has lectured for the Philadelphia Orchestra over 50 times. For his work as a symphony conductor he has been cited in 19th Century Music and Philadelphia Magazine, twice winning the Best in Philly Award. He teaches at Temple University's Boyer College of Music.maestrokm@aol.com
