2008.1.29. Seattle Opera lecture series at Seattle University. Perry Lorenzo was giving the talk "Puccini’s Theatrical Genius" in time for the upcoming performance of Tosca -- dubbed by Kerman as "shabby little shocker" in 1956. Full of funny remarks and historical anecdotes. Most enjoyable and educational.
This is my first attendance of this series, even though I am aware of its existence for a few years. Will try to come more often.