Classes | Opera
Lyrics, Libretto, and Luck
Master Class
Thu, Sep 12, 2013
- 3PM
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September 2013
Thursday September 12, 2013
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Part of
2013 Next Wave Festival
With Richard Thomas
In conjunction with Anna Nicole
In conjunction with Anna Nicole
For librettists and musical writers of all skill levels
Richard Thomas, the librettist of this season’s Anna Nicole, reveals the joys and pitfalls of writing and re-writing an opera or musical in this unique master class. All skill levels are welcome, and participants are required to bring one idea for an opera or musical and one song or scene to workshop.
Richard Thomas, the librettist of this season’s Anna Nicole, reveals the joys and pitfalls of writing and re-writing an opera or musical in this unique master class. All skill levels are welcome, and participants are required to bring one idea for an opera or musical and one song or scene to workshop.
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Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas is an award-winning British composer and writer.