Kick off the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025-26 LIVE IN HD Transmissions with this exciting first presentation! Join Professor Offenkrantz, a lifelong opera lover and expert, as he takes you behind the scenes of these masterpieces. Through vibrant audio and video clips, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of the composers, the stories, and the unforgettable moments that make these operas legendary. Dive into the captivating fall and early winter lineup featuring Vincenzo Bellini's La Sonnambula (HD Transmission: 10/18/25), the timeless classic La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini (HD Transmission: 11/8/25), and Richard Strauss' stunning yet lesser-known Arabella (HD Transmission: 11/22/25). Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a newcomer, this presentation will ignite your passion for the art form!

Dr. Paul Offenkrantz is a renowned cantor, opera singer, and music educator, with a distinguished career spanning New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and West Palm Beach. A graduate of Oberlin College and the Yale School of Music, he has performed at the Metropolitan Opera and worked with iconic artists like Leonard Bernstein and Luciano Pavarotti.

"Classes taught by Paul Offenkrantz are always first-rate and a wonderful learning experience!"-OLLI Patron

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.