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ABOUT STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA
 In our 2011-2012 season, Virginia Opera continues to celebrate the expansion of our exemplary Student Night at the Opera program, which is now also being offered to students in the Richmond area to give them the same exciting opportunity Norfolk students have been enjoying for years.
Because Virginia Opera understands very well the importance of a quality education, we have created complimentary study guides for each of our productions to enrich the opera experience. These guides, which allow readers to learn more about the opera, time period, and composer prior to attending the performance, were developed by educators to ensure that they conform to the Virginia Standards of Learning and enhance classroom teaching environments.
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“For seven years in a row, Virginia Opera’s student night has amazed and thrilled my students. Many of these kids have never seen a live play, much less an opera, and the most frequent comment I hear at the end of the night is, ‘When are we coming to the next one?’ My kids and I have had great discussions on the nature of love, jealously, religion, as well as interpretation of costume, scenic, and light design. Their comments make it straight back to my classroom the next day, and become a part of our lesson. Thanks, Virginia Opera, for providing an interesting and intellectual evening my kids can afford and enjoy!”
· Clyde Berry, Kings Fork High School
“I am such a supporter of this program, and I hope to bring more and more of my students in the future; they enjoyed the show as much as they could, loved the costumes, the set, and realized that opera is not a foreign, untouchable art. They even asked when the next student night would be.”
· Lisa Dyer, J.R. Tucker High School
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STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA IN NORFOLK
ORDER TICKETS now or call 757.213.4550 or e-mail to learn more!
Since its inception in Norfolk more than 15 years ago, Student Night at the Opera has proven to be an experience that is not only greatly entertaining, but of exceptional educational value to the students who attend. All operas are rated PG-13.
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NORFOLK STUDENT NIGHT TICKET PRICING
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Ticket type
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Season
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$25
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Individual
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(one opera) |
$10
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Tickets are for full-time students, grades 4 through 12. (Separate and different restrictions apply to college students – contact the Box Office for more information. Valid student identification is required for admittance of each college student.) For each teacher/chaperone ticket purchased, a minimum of four student tickets must be purchased. |
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NORFOLK STUDENT NIGHT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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OPERA
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Aida
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Thursday, September 29, 2011 (7:30 pm)
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Hansel and Gretel
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Thursday, November 10, 2011 (7:30 pm)
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Orphée
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 (7:30 pm)
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The Mikado
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Thursday, March 8, 2012 (7:30 pm)
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NORFOLK STUDENT NIGHT PERFORMANCE DETAILS
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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Download
Study Guide
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Aida
at the Harrison Opera House
Thursday, September 29, 2011 – 7:30 pm
An intimate and breathtaking production set in ancient Egypt where cultural oppression, war and passion rule.
Rated PG-13
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10-11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3
History: WHI.1, WHI.3, WHII.6
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
Theatre Arts: M.13-14, TI.6-11, TI.16, TII.11-12, TII.14, TII.15-19, TIII.15-16, TIV.10, TIV.13
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Sung in English and German
with English Supertitles
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Study Guide
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Hansel and Gretel
at the Harrison Opera House
Thursday, November 10, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Singing music of heavenly beauty, brother and sister overcome all adversities.
Rated PG
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10-11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3
History: WHII.6, WHII.9
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
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Sung in French
with English Supertitles
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Study Guide
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Orphée
at the Harrison Opera House
Thursday, January 26, 2012 – 7:30 pm
Dramatic themes of neglected love, inspired passion and fevered obsession.
Rated PG-13
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10-11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3
History: WHI.5, WHII.6, WHII.12
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
Foreign Language: FI.3, FI.7, FI.11-12, FII.3, FII.7, FII.10-11, FIII.3, FIII.9-10, FIV.3, FIV.9-10
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Sung in English with English
with Supertitles
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Study Guide
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The Mikado
at the Harrison Opera House
Thursday, March 8, 2012 – 7:30 pm
Surrender to comedy! Full of bright music, lively artists and quick wit.
Rated PG-13
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3-4
History: WHI.10, WHII.6, WHII.9
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
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SPECIAL VIDEO DOCUMENTARY: STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA
This 20-minute documentary, created in cooperation with the City of Norfolk, follows a group of students from Granby High School in Norfolk to a Student Night performance of Virginia Opera's production of Handel's "Agrippina" at the Harrison Opera House. Witness first-hand their reactions to the opera, and the positive impact that this exceptional program has on students!
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STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA IN RICHMOND
ORDER TICKETS now or call 1.866.OPERA.VA (1.866.673.7282) to learn more! |
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RICHMOND STUDENT NIGHT TICKET PRICING
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Ticket type
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Season
Tickets
(all operas)
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$25
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Individual
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(one opera) |
$10
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Tickets are for full-time students, grades 4 through 12. (Separate and different restrictions apply to college students – contact the Box Office for further details. Valid student identification is required for admittance of college students.) For each teacher/chaperone ticket purchased, a minimum of four student tickets must be purchased. |
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RICHMOND STUDENT NIGHT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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OPERA
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Friday, October 21, 2011 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, October 23, 2011 (2:30 pm)
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Friday, November 25, 2011 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, November 27, 2011 (2:30 pm)
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Orphée
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Friday, February 17, 2012 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, February 19, 2012 (2:30 pm)
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The Mikado
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Special Student-only Performance: Order Tickets
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 (7:30 pm) |
All performances in Richmond are limited to 100 students seats, except the special student-only performance of Madama Butterfly. The student seats sell out fast. |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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Download
Study Guide
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Aida
at the Carpenter Theatre
Friday, October 21, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 23, 2011 – 2:30 pm
An intimate and breathtaking production set in ancient Egypt where cultural oppression, war and passion rule.
Rated PG-13
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10-11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3
History: WHI.1, WHI.3, WHII.6
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
Theatre Arts: M.13-14, TI.6-11, TI.16, TII.11-12, TII.14, TII.15-19, TIII.15-16, TIV.10, TIV.13
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Sung in English and German
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Hansel and Gretel
at the Carpenter Theatre
Friday, November 25, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 27, 2011 – 2:30 pm
Singing music of heavenly beauty, brother and sister overcome all adversities.
Rated PG
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10-11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3
History: WHII.6, WHII.9
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
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Sung in French with English Supertitles
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Orphée
at the Carpenter Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 19, 2012 – 2:30 pm
Dramatic themes of neglected love, inspired passion and fevered obsession.
Rated PG-13
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10-11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3
History: WHI.5, WHII.6, WHII.12
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
Foreign Language: FI.3, FI.7, FI.11-12, FII.3, FII.7, FII.10-11, FIII.3, FIII.9-10, FIV.3, FIV.9-10
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Sung in English with English Supertitles
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The Mikado
at the Carpenter Theatre
Special Student-only performance:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 – 7:30 pm
Surrender to comedy! Full of bright music, lively artists and quick wit.
Rated PG-13
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3-4
4.5, 5.5, 6.4-5, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3-4
History: WHI.10, WHII.6, WHII.9
Music: 4.8, 4.10, 4.12-13, 4.15, 5.7-9, 5.11-13, MS.5-9, HS.1, HS.5-9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10, CI.11-14, CAD.11-16, Car.11-15
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Spinto
A kind of voice that is "pushed" towards another, from the Italian "spingere" (to push); thus a "lirico spinto" soprano is a Iyric voice that has some qualities of the heavier dramatic range. Frequently, sopranos who have essentially light voices will take on the role of, say, Mimi in La Bohème (to portray her youthfulness and frailty) and push their voices to ride over the orchestra, thus developing a "spinto" sound. Licia Albanese, the great Italian soprano, would be a prime example of this type of soprano. |
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"Operas are always sung in Italian, French or German so I won't understand what they are singing."
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