When Wagner died, Verdi wrote: “Sad, sad, sad! … a name that will leave a most powerful impression on the history of art.” The strong connection between Verdi and Wagner has not gone unnoticed for pianist, author, Juilliard professor, and host of The Piano Matters David Dubal, he will be at LPR on April 21st discussing Wagner and Verdi in their 200th anniversary year. Dubal will also perform a bit from both Wagner’s and Verdi’s operas as he discusses their music and their lives. Aviva Aranovich, Rexa Han, Alexandra Joan, Jeremy Jordan, Anna Shelest, and Mathew Graybill will also perform.

Dubal is an engaging and entertaining lecturer. Take a look at a few excerpts from Dubal’s lectures below, as well as one complete lecture from the Aspen Ideas Festival.

OH! And you can get $5 off tickets to this event until 4pm today with the discount code FLASH. Get ’em here.

Dubal on the conflict of modern life.

We know nothing…

A full lecture from Dubal at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

posted by dustin