This course on opera will be held in conjunction with the HD simulcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Starting in the fall, we will enjoy eight operas, including works such as Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Verdi’s Macbeth and Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West. This course will take place at the Thomas More Institute for listening and discussion in preparation for the operas shown, and at the Cineplex of your choice where the Met Opera HD is simulcast.
Participants are responsible for their own ticket purchase.
Full Updated Schedule of Operas:
Così fan tutte (Mozart): Live on October 3, 2026
Macbeth (Verdi): Live on October 17, 2026.
Samson et Dalila (Saint-Saëns): Live on December 5, 2026.
La Fanciulla del West (Puccini): Live on January 23, 2027.
Silent Night (Puts): Live on March 20, 2027.
Manon (Massenet): Live on April 24, 2027.
Otello (Verdi): Live on April 24, 2027.Â
Parsifal (Wagner): Live on June 5, 2027.
Standard Tuition: $135.00
New Participant Tuition: $100.00
Day:Â Saturdays
Time:Â 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Location:Â 3405 Atwater Ave
Course leaders:Â Ossama El Naggar, Irene Menear
Please note that in the case of extenuating circumstances (e.g. a snowstorm) an in-person course may be temporarily held on Zoom.
Schedule of sessions:Â
1st class - Saturday September 26, 2026
2nd class -Â Saturday November 14, 2026
3rd class - Saturday March 13, 2027
4th class - Saturday April 17, 2027
5th class - Saturday May 15, 2027
Course length:Â 5 sessions
Degree credit:Â 0
Maximum number of participants: 18
Please note that the Thomas More Institute does not allow participants to audit courses for free.
About the Thomas More Institute: The Thomas More Institute has been providing adults with stimulating lifelong learning opportunities in Montreal since 1945. A secular and non-profit academic institution, TMI offers an ever-evolving choice of university-level courses in the liberal arts, including discussion-based courses, lecture-style courses, writing workshops, and more. Our courses are held in small groups, offering an alternative learning environment to that of traditional university courses. You can take individual courses that interest you, or work toward a structured bachelor of arts degree or comprehensive certificate that involve additional coursework. Share Your Curiosity at TMI!
About course fees: all prices displayed include Tuition and the Administrative fee.
Leaders of another course, and anyone else wishing to register by phone, should call (514) 935-9585 to register.
All course participants registering should read and abide by the Thomas More Institute Code of Conduct.
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