Opera
XSTRATA ENSEMBLE STUDIO SCHOOL TOUR
NEW SHOW!
The Barber of Seville
Grades:
K-6
Audience Maximum:
300
Price for performance:
$780 + GST
The stage comes alive in this comedy of mischievous mayhem and delightful absurdities. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is eternally popular for its irresistible charm and outstanding melodies. Count Almaviva is in love with the charming Rosina, a prisoner in the home of her elderly guardian who intends to marry her himself. To gain access to Rosina, Almaviva hires the services of Figaro, the irrepressible barber who spends more time scheming than he does shaving!
- Adapted specifically for school-aged audiences and sung in English.
Cinderella
New Show!
Grades:
K-6
Audience Maximum:
300
Price per performance:
$780 + GST
This world-famous fairy tale is transformed into a charming opera. A mix of Rossini’s and Massenet’s magical scores tells the tale of Cinderella’s quest to find her Prince despite her family in-law. With text sung in both English and French, Cinderella is a perfect introduction to the splendid playfulness of opera.
Each performance package includes the following:
Prior to the performance date, your school will be contacted by COC artist educators to schedule two (2) 30 minute pre-performance workshops. The performance consists of one (1) 45 minute presentation in English by the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio.
Additional workshops may be purchased through the COC directly.
Additional workshops may be purchased through the COC directly.
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Folktales/Fairytales: Elements of story, music and storytelling
Character Education:
- Respect, co-operation, teamwork, honesty, integrity, perseverance
Expectations:
- Analyze, using musical terms, ways in which elements of music are used in various styles and genres in music
- Identify tone colours and the specific sounds of different voices and musical instruments
- Compare and contrast music from the past and present
Tour Availability:
- November 9 - December 6, 2009
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or stage (minimum 20' x 20')
- Tuned acoustic piano requested