Join Lead Teaching Artist, Omar Cruz, for this In-Person session of Opera Starts with Oh! exploring the opera Silvain by André Grétry!
Silvain was one of Grétry’s most famous operas! This opera focuses on the themes of family conflict and reconciliation. It follows the story of Silvain, who works as a poor farmer after being disinherited by his rich father for marrying a lower-class woman. Silvain is a great example of opéra-comique (opera with both speaking and signing parts) which was a popular style during the 1700s!
Gretry’s Silvain
IN-PERSON
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Let’s dive deeper into Silvain and learn about all the aspects that bring it to life! We are pleased to welcome back Guest Artists: Sarah Laughland, Jeannette Christensen, and Rachel Felstein! Together, we’ll rotate through each room’s different activities, which will include dance, costume design, and opera singing as it relates to Silvain!
About Opera Starts with Oh!
Opera Starts with Oh! is a series of educational lessons created by Opera Lafayette to introduce young audiences to the magic of opera! Led by teaching artist Omar Cruz and a new guest artist for every unit, Opera Starts with Oh! is perfect for families with children pre-k and up. More about the program here.
Register for the session below - based on a pay-what-you-can model!