Zorro: Online Lecture Series
Discover the Making of a Modern Opera Hero
Go beyond the stage and into the creative process behind Zorro: The Making of a Modern Opera Hero. In this online lecture series, I explore the origins of the Zorro myth, the transformation of legend into opera, and the musical and dramatic choices that shaped the work.
A free interactive Lecture Companion is also available for those who wish to explore key themes and questions in a conversational format before or after viewing the series.
Inside the Series
This lecture series takes you inside the artistic decisions behind Zorro — from historical inspiration to musical architecture.
You’ll explore: - The historical roots of the Zorro legend and its cultural resonance - How myth becomes operatic narrative - Building dramatic tension through motif and orchestration - The integration of Mexican musical idioms within a neo-romantic operatic language - The shaping of character, structure, and theatrical pacing
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Who This Series Is For
This series is intended for composers, students of music and opera, educators preparing for production, and anyone interested in how contemporary opera is built from the inside out.
Whether you are studying composition, preparing to teach Zorro, or simply curious about the creative process, this series offers direct access to the artistic thinking behind the work.
Free Interactive Lecture Companion
free interactive Zorro Lecture Companion is also available for those who wish to explore key themes and questions in a conversational format before or after viewing the series.
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