Calgary Opera Dress Rehearsal Program For Students
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Calgary Opera Dress Rehearsal Program For Students

Posted 2007-09-12 08:45 by Calgary Opera

Calgary Opera is pleased to offer students the opportunity to see an a complete opera! 

Here is what students have said in the past about the experience-

"It was magic!"

"Wow! I loved the way they showed the words on the screen so we could follow the story!'

"I want to sing like that when I am older!"

"The stage was like a jewel box"

Here are this season's exciting offerings-

French RomanticismManon by Jules Massenet Presented by Calgary Opera November 21, 25, 27, 2009Student Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, November 19 at 7pm  Tempted by lust and wealth, as personified by the obsessive Des Grieux and the lecherous Guillot, this popularFrench opera follows the twisted journey of decline for the morally conflicted country girl Manon. The music of Massenet is full-blown French romanticism with rich, lush orchestration and passionate scenes of high drama.   Canadian PremiereLittle Women by Mark Adamo Presented by Calgary Opera January 30, February 3, 5, 2010Student Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, January 28 at 7pm  Loyalty, innocence, sacrifice, family bonds and personal fulfillment are explored in this coming of age story that follows the knotted destinies of the four March sisters during the turbulent American Civil War period. The arias and ensembles are very melodic and tonal, and aptly communicate the strong emotions of the different characters.    Mozart’s Epic MasterpieceDon Giovanni by W.A. Mozart Presented by Calgary Opera April 24, 28, 30, 2010Student Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 22 at 7pm  Seduction, betrayal, manipulation, amorality, arrogance, bullying; it’s all in a day’s work for Don Giovanni. And to hell with the consequences. Mozart provides a rich and complex examination of pure impenitent carnal tenacity.  The operas of Mozart, and especially this one, achieve greatness though the combination of outstanding tunes (ones that you can whistle! ) and an infectious rhythmic energy throughout.

Information & How To Order

-Study guides with accompanying CD with opera highlights provided with your order!

-Tickets are $12 each (including GST). Groups of 10 or more required. Offer designed for students and chaperones. We are unable to provide tickets to families of students.

-Adult supervision required in auditorium. One free adult supervisor/10 elementary, junior high or senior high students!

-Assigned seating in the first and second balconies.

-Tickets must be paid for by credit card, cash or cheque before being processed.

-Tickets can be picked up at Calgary Opera Centre OR at the door

-All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.

Contact Emily Forrest eforrest@calgaryopera.com

Phone 802-3404