Student Matinees

Grades 7 – 12
The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
Performance Dates: March 11, 2010 – 1:00 p.m., and
March 16, 2010 – 1:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5, $10, $15, $19 

Student Matinees make it possible for students to experience world-class opera in a fully staged production at the Civic Opera House. Students marvel at the opulent setting, the magnificent sounds of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, the lavish sets and costumes, the evocative lighting, and the beautiful voices of talented young singers in the lead roles. (Students are always amazed to learn that opera singers don’t use microphones.) Each performance features English translations projected above the stage, and study guides are provided to teachers and students in preparation for attending the opera. Teachers may also participate in an educator workshop scheduled approximately six weeks prior to the Student Matinee (see Workshops and Professional Development Seminars ).

[Illinois State Goals met: 1-5, 16-18, 25-29]

Download the Student Matinee order form. 

Download the Student Matinee Study Guide 

Download the Student Matinee lecture request form 

Download the Student Matinee bus instructions 

Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and deeply appreciates the generosity of the following contributors:

Lead Sponsor: 
Dr. Scholl Foundation

John and Rosemary Brown
Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock
General Mills Foundation
The Gerda Lissner Foundation
Wade D. and Claudia E. Miquelon
Motorola Foundation
Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers
Carol Prins and John Hart
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Segal
Donna Van Eekeren