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July, 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 7
VICTORIA ROBERTSON
Opera For Kids Kids love music and storytelling so what could me more natural than introducing them to opera? That’s what soprano Victoria Robertson, of Opera4Kids hopes to accomplish on July 31 with a special free performance of The Enchanted Tail at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park (5:30 p.m.). There are 21 classical pieces used in this production including works from Mozart, Bizet, Verdi, and Lehar with Robertson joined in performance by tenor Bernardo Bermudez - who can also be heard with the San Diego Opera - alongside music played by San Diego Civic Organist, Raúl Prieto Ramírez. “I was asked to write The Enchanted Tail in 2016 by the Port Ludlow Performing Arts in Washington State as an outreach to the children in the lower income communities surrounding the
town,” Robertson explained. “Previously I had a ‘princess company’ called Princess Parties and Friends creating events for kids birthdays and I have worked with young children since I was 16 years old, so I have a very good understanding of their attention span and how to engage them with music,” she said. To bring The Enchanted Tail to life quickly Robertson decided to source timeless music from famous operas and write new lyrics to the music creating a new tale for young audiences. “It is all in English to hold the children’s interest and the fairytale is a new one I created about a Princess and a Fox.” She notes it is a full production. “We have created background pieces that are easily move-
able and adaptable to all situations,” Robertson said. “So we will be in full costume with sets. Let’s hope it’s not too hot! Robertson is hopeful that children having fun at this event will translate into music aficionados in the future. “My hope is that children will be enlightened by amazing music from some of the greatest composers, that has lasted the test of time,” she said. “They do not yet have a prejudice against what “opera” is and are open minded to enjoy the wonderous music of Mozart, Bizet, Verdi, Puccini, and Lehar. It is just charming to see children cheer with delight and get consumed with classical music because it is set to a story that they love and can relate to. To present kids and families with the highest level of performing musicians creates a memory that they will not forget.” Look for Opera4Kids to release a recording of the Enchanted Tail, recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, later this year. www.opera4kids.com
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