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Lectures by Marc Courtade

Talks on
Broadway Musicals,
Opera and
Great Performers

The Frick Estate Lectures
I am very happy to continue with courses at the Frick Estate Lectures, on both musicals and opera.

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Verdi at the MET
Tuesday, April 14, 21 & 28
10 am - Noon
thefrickestatelectures.org/products/449-verdi-at-the-met-2024-2025
The operas of Giuseppe Verdi are a mainstay of the operatic repertoire. This season the MET features three of Verdi’s major works: Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, and Aida. This course examines each of these from a historical perspective through the current season, showcasing some of the extraordinary singers and their artistry that continues to enthrall audiences. Come join us for these mornings of beautiful music which will transport us for the rest of the day!


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Contact Me

The best way to reach me is via email:
marc@mcourtade.com

I will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Are you are looking for a talk on musicals or opera or great performers?   

I have delivered hundreds of talks and classes for over 15 years throughout Long Island and New York City.  The subjects range from voices of opera (Luciano Pavarotti, Renee Fleming, Joan Sutherland) to great entertainers (Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, Sidney Poitier) to theater and opera history (The Rodgers & Hammerstein Era, Bernstein on Broadway).  And more are being added all the time.

Currently, I have more than 125 lectures prepared.  I can tailor something to your needs, or even write something specifically for your organization.  I also do multi-week courses, designed around specific topics relating to Musicals, Opera and Great Performers.  All of my lectures are done in Keynote, MAC’s version of PowerPoint, which are very easy to set up in any space.  They are filled with photos, and music and video clips.  Most talks are usually one hour in length, and I always appreciate a Q&A afterward.  My rates are reasonable. This is a labor of love for me.  As long as I am passionate about the topic, I am always eager to do the research and assemble a quality presentation.

About Me

I am a performing arts professional with over 30 years experience and a passion for sharing my knowledge about the arts.  I am the recently retired Executive Director at Huntington Arts Council, a position I held for 7 years.  Previously I served as Business Manager at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts/LIU Post for 17 years, as well as Adjunct Professor of Arts Management at LIU Post’s Arts Management Program. I held positions in the New York City Opera’s Artistic Administration and at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (Development).  Currently, I also freelance, lecturing extensively on Musical Theater, Opera and Great Performers. I was a speaker for the Humanities New York from 2007 to 2015. 
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My education includes a Master of Science in Management and Urban Policy/Non-Profit Management, New School for Social Research (1997); Bachelor of Professional Studies/Music (Voice), Empire State College (1985); and Bachelor of Arts/English, SUNY Buffalo (1977).