

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Brief History of Italian Opera
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A four-week course on the history of Italian operaAbout this EventA bit of history, a bit of gossip, a lot of music, and no homework! This course will cover the basics of Italian opera, starting with its invention in Florence and the lavish Venetian operas of the 17th century. It continues with the vocal fireworks of opera seria alongside the comic antics of opera buffa in the 18th century before going on to the melodic 19th century bel canto works of Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti. The class ends with an overview of Italy’s two towering geniuses, Verdi and Puccini.About the lecturer:Buck Ross, Professor Emeritus at the University of Houston, was founder and director of the Moores Opera Center for 37 years from 1985-2022 where he produced and directed over 140 operas. Under him the program grew to be one of the largest university opera production programs in the country. Mr. Ross holds the distinction of having directed more operas in Houston than anyone in the history of the city. He’s the author of several librettos and singing translations including A Room with a View, The School for Scandal, and Orpheus in the Underworld. A long-time student of Italian at the Italian Cultural and Community Center, he has previously taught several popular opera courses for the ICCC.When: Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., January 5 through January 26, 2026Where: Italian Cultural &amp; Community Center, 1101 Milford StreetTickets: $125 ICCC Members | $150 General AdmissionThis course is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.Cancellation Policy: Due to high demand for courses, tuition is non-refundable. We offer tuition credit toward a future group class if you cancel 48 hours in advance of the start of the first class. Tuition credit is valid for six months from the date issued. If you cancel less than 48 hours in advance, your tuition payment will be converted into a tax-deductible donation to the Italian Cultural &amp; Community Center. No credits or refunds will be given to students who miss a portion of the class. To cancel your reservation, email us at School@iccchouston.com.Click here to become a member of the Italian Cultural &amp; Community Center of Houston. For more information, please email Erika Myers at programevents@iccchouston.com.
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 135.23, max: 161.9, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ICCC Houston
- **lat**: 29.729043
- **long**: -95.39218599999998
- **full address**: ICCC Houston, 1101 Milford St, Houston, United States

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- **organizer**: Italian Cultural & Community Center (https://allevents.in/org/italian-cultural-and-community-center/22522827)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** ICCC Houston, 1101 Milford St, Houston, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 135.23 up to 161.9 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Italian Cultural & Community Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, literary-art, nonprofit, fireworks
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Brief History of Italian Opera ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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