Esther Nelson General & Artistic Director David Angus Music Director John Conklin Artistic Advisor
September 30, 2014
Dear Educator,
Boston Lyric Opera is pleased to invite high school students to Final Dress Rehearsals at the Shubert Theatre throughout our Season. We look forward to seeing you and your students at the theatre for this new production of Verdi’s La Traviata, set in a rich and decadent Paris and featuring one of opera’s most famous leading ladies. The experience of seeing and hearing live, professional opera is second to none. However, we encourage you to explore the world of the opera in your classroom as well. We are proud to offer a study guide to support your discussions and preparations for La Traviata that includes special insights into the production, the opera’s history, and ready-to-use pre- and postperformance lesson plans for grades 9 – 12. Boston Lyric Opera’s mission is to build curiosity, enthusiasm, and support for opera. This new study guide is one way in which we hope to reach this goal, and support the incredible work of educators like you, who bring this beautiful art form into your students’ lives. As we continue to develop these study guides this Season, we want your feedback. Please tell us about how you use this guide and how it can best serve your needs by emailing education@blo.org. If you’re interested in other opera education opportunities with Boston Lyric Opera, please visit blo.org/learn to discover more about our programs. • • •
Final Dress Rehearsals in October, March, and April Artist classroom visits in January and February Music! Words! Opera!
We look forward to seeing you at the theatre! Sincerely, Elizabeth Mullins Manager of Education Programs
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