Mexico and Mozart, Don Giovanni and Día de los Muertos — Join us for a panel discussion that will uncover how the unexpected choice of setting Mozart’s classic opera, Don Giovanni, in Mexico on Día de los Muertos, transforms the experience of this musical mainstay. This pairing offers a fresh perspective on a beloved cultural tradition as experienced through the opera. This program will offer a glimpse into Día de los Muertos cultural heritage as we hear from members of Charleston Opera Theater, SC Commission for Minority Affairs, and the College of Charleston.
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More to come on who else will be joining as a panelist, but so far we have an incredible line up:
Harold Meers – Executive Artistic Director Charleston Opera Theater- Moderator
Dr. Lisa Covert – Associate Professor College of Charleston
Ivan Segura – Director of Multicultural Affairs, SC Commission for Minority Affairs
Johan de los Santos – Stage Director of Don Giovanni