education at the opera If an aria is sung in a different language, how are we supposed to understand it? The Supertitle Superhero will come to save the day! Photo by Eric Johnson
coOPERAtion!
Bergen Baker, Teaching Artist, has filled the classrooms in Austin Public School full of opera throughout the month of September. Highlights included every elementary school in the district enjoying performances of Through the Eyes and Students at Nevlin Elementary School in Austin, Minnesota learn about Mozart. Photo by Eric Johnson
Ears of Mozart, an interactive opera that provides students the opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional singers, and a young people’s
Additional support for artist-in-residency like this is generously supported by The Medtronic Foundation.
concert with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. If you are interested in bringing opera to your school, please contact Bergen at bbaker@mnopera.org Limited dates are still available.
Day at the Opera
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Project Opera’s Dale Kruse, Music Director, and Kathy Kraulik, Accompanist works with a young tenor on breath support.
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Behind the Curtain Monday, March 25, 2013 7-8:30pm
Prepare for your next audition by attending the Day at the Opera audition master class to be held on April 3. Ideal for high school aged singers and pianists, this day-long program gives participants an opportunity to perform in a master class led by Minnesota Opera staff, learn about the “inner game” of audition preparation and get a behind-the-scenes look the world of opera. This program is ideal for teens in grades 9-12 who are preparing solos for spring contest, All-State and college auditions. To register, email Jamie Andrews at andrews@mnopera.org. Space is limited.
Look Behind the Curtain at Turandot with conductor Michael Christie and members of the creative team as they take you through Michael Christie the music and history of Puccini’s masterpiece and the process involved in mounting it today. Purchase tickets at mnopera.org or call the Minnesota Opera Ticket Office at 612-333-6669. ($35/adult, $28/subscriber, $10/student).