Masterpieces of Chorus

What makes a masterpiece a masterpiece? The answer is often quite complex, going beyond formal qualities and technical brilliance. This series at Mosman Art Gallery, features one-hour talks by Academy Travel’s tour leaders, each focusing on a single masterpiece. Their lectures reveal to you why each work has been so highly prized, and gives you a greater insight into the life and times of each artist, as well as appreciation for their work.

Join Dr Robert Mitchell as he discusses the masterpieces of the opera chorus during this one-hour lecture.

Dr Robert Mitchell’s background is in performance, musicology and education. Between 1973 and 2017 he sang over 5,200 performances with Opera Australia in 120 operas. Beyond opera, his interests include all genres of art music, especially French mélodie, music theatre and related visual arts. Robert holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (focussing on Offenbach), a Master of Creative Arts from the University of Wollongong and a Diploma of Music Education. He taught in NSW high schools before joining the Opera Australia chorus.

This afternoon is free, though RSVP is required through our online booking system below.