An Opera, a Requiem, and a Mass (In-person)

An Opera, a Requiem, and a Mass (In-person)

Spring (9 - 13 hours) | Available (Membership Required)

One Court Street Suite 380 Lebanon, NH 03766 United States
Classroom 3A
4/17/2026-5/22/2026
2:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Fri
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$70.00

An Opera, a Requiem, and a Mass (In-person)

Spring (9 - 13 hours) | Available (Membership Required)

This course will cover the following topics:

Idomoneo, Mozart’s First Huge Operatic Endeavor

When Wolfgang undertook the massive production of this ancient Greek tale, his soon-to-be bride wrote that these days were the happiest of his life. He lived for such a project! At his disposal in Munich were three sopranos (one a castrato), two tenors, and an exceptionally large orchestra which allowed him to experiment with richer colors and more extreme dynamics. We will hear highlights from a magnificent new recording under the direction of Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony.

Berlioz Requiem

“If I were threatened with the destruction of the whole of my works save one, I should crave mercy for the Messe des morts.” We will find out why Berlioz cherished his Requiem more than any other masterpiece he composed. It is massively scored and asks for 400 voices at a minimum!

The Bach B Minor Mass and Its Unusual Construction

How arguably the greatest piece ever written came to be assembled toward the end of Bach’s life when he was totally blind. Alas, he never heard it performed in its entirety. We will compare historically informed performances with more ‘modern day’ versions.

This course will be presented in a lecture format.


  • Required Book:

    • Idomeneo (Overture Opera Guides) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (ISBN-13: 978-1847495396)

Pearson, Moby
Moby Pearson

A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, violinist Moby Pearson has performed with chamber ensembles and orchestras for over 45 years. He has toured the great concert halls in Europe with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and coached student ensembles in the middle east as a member of the Apple Hill Chamber Players. Presently he resides in Brattleboro and is on the faculty of the Brattleboro Music Center, where he teaches, conducts, and offers courses in music appreciation.