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Next time you dine at your favorite restaurant, or go to the opera dressed to the nines, you can thank France for that — that's because without French ingenuity and a passion for the truly grand experiences in the kitchen and on-stage, neither would exist (or at least be as exceptional). But how did France create, develop, and export some of the world's most beloved cultural activities? It's time to journey back in history from 17th century to19th century France to see how one country's cooking and opera took the world by storm.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the intriguing worlds of classic Parisian food and opera, and how these two great aspects of French culture evolved and intersected over the past 400 years.
Led by Carl Raymond — food historian, opera aficionado, and former Metropolitan Opera supernumerary — our deep dive into some of French food & opera's greatest moments, both on stage and off, will include:
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Carl — any and all questions about French food and opera are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
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About Carl
Carl Raymond is a licensed New York City tour guide, food historian, writer, and museum educator. He has worked at the Merchant's House Museum as well as King Manor Museum in education and programming. Carl has lectured for the Royal Oak Foundation, Merchant's House Museum, National Arts Club, Metropolitan Opera Guild, St. George's Society, Historic Royal Palaces and the English Speaking Union. He was a contributing writer on SAVORING GOTHAM: A Food Lover's Companion to New York City, ed. Andrew Smith (Oxford University Press) and is at work on his own book, A Culinary History of the Gilded Age.
Testimonials
"This was an amazing presentation! Mr. Raymond gave a wonderful history of French Cuisine & Opera & how they intertwined, & I loved that he gave the French political & social background as well. Great photos, great research & very entertaining - this was a joy to listen to, thank you!" -Mary
"Mastery of the material; deep research; sense of humor." -Peggy
"I liked Carl's knowledge and enthusiasm for his subject. I also enjoy his lectures." -Paula
"Interesting concept to tie in French cuisine and French (and French-influenced) opera - it was a novel combination" -Laurie
"Full of all kinds of information about history as well as about the stated subjects of food and opera: architecture, royalty, art, business." -Marlene
"Beautifully covered all the aspects of French culture taking the listener through the journey of centuries" -Hinna
"I learned sooo much! I am very impressed!" -Larysa
"That was an extremely well organized talk with lots of information and brilliant parallels noted between the arts. I learned so much---need to hear it again and again." -Carole
"The lecturer was so knowledgable on the subject and connected the two themes very well." -Jane
"Carl is great. he is so thorough on the content and topics." -Noelle
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