Join us for the second of three self-contained presentations exploring the Metropolitan Opera's LIVE IN HD Transmissions for the 2025-26 season. Professor Offenkrantz, a lifelong opera enthusiast and expert, will guide you through the history, music, and magic of these iconic works. With captivating audio and video examples, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the composers and their operas, while enjoying plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and insights. This session focuses on the MET's thrilling winter lineup, featuring Umberto Giordano's passionate Andrea Chénier (HD Transmission: 12/13/25) and Vincenzo Bellini’s stunning bel canto masterpiece I Puritani (HD Transmission: 1/10/26). Whether you’re a seasoned opera lover or new to the art form, this lecture promises to elevate your experience of these powerful performances!
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.
“Paul Offenkrantz is "right on". His lectures are outstanding and his material excellent” OLLI Patron
