Opera in the Neighborhoods
Grades 3 – 6
The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini
Available: October 7, 2013 – November 8, 2013
Fee: free/suggested donation $65 per classroom
Application deadline: Reservations accepted while space is available
Rossini's The Barber of Seville comes to city and suburban neighborhoods in an abridged, English-language version with a cast of spirited young professional singers. Performances are in costume with colorful sets and props, and live piano accompaniment. Lyric's Education Department provides specially-developed student study materials; performances are produced by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. Teachers are encouraged to participate in an educator workshop on August 13, 2013.
[Illinois State Goals met: 1, 3, 5, 12, 13, 16-18, 25-27]
Program Dates + Locations
Specific performance dates and locations will be available in June.
Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and deeply appreciates the generosity of the following Opera in the Neighborhoods supporters:
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