Opera Live!
Contents Message from Director | 4 Characters | 5 Synopsis | 6–7 The Story Behind the Story | 8 Europe at the Time of Aida | 9 Piecing Together an Ancient World | 10 Kings, Pharaohs and Queens of Egypt | 11 Composer Biography | 10 Librettist & Story Creator Biographies | 11 Glossary | 12 Activity 1: Listening Guide | 14 Activity 2: Nationalism & Identity | 21 Activity 3: Improv Reader's Theatre |21 Activity 4: Poster Creation | 22 Activity 5: Facebook Character Development | 23 Activity 6: Opera Notes | 23
Nothing beats the excitement of live opera! For more information on how your class can attend a dress rehearsal at special student pricing, contact usby email at education@edmontonopera.com or visit us online at:
www.edmontonopera.com
A special thanks to volunteer editor, Stephan Bonfield – writer of the Aida Synopsis and Listening Guide.
New to opera? Be sure to check out our Educator's Guide, Your Guide to Opera, available for free download online. It is designed to supplement this guide and offers an overview of the history of opera, activities for your class, and useful information about attending our dress rehearsals. 3