This past weekend wrapped up a wonderful run of the opera Carmen here at Hubbard Hall. The opera was amazing--but a bit intense for my 7-year-old (some very realistic special effects with knives and blood involved). So I opted instead to bring her to the Family Day at the Opera last Tuesday afternoon (bonus: it was free!).
We were treated to some of the most well-known arias and duets in all of opera -- you know, those feats of vocal acrobatics you hear in movie soundtracks and TV commercials. Plus a few fun surprises from classic musical theater. All performed by the talented and engaging Select Conservatory participants studying at Hubbard Hall this summer.
The program was carefully designed by director and opera educator Dianna Heldman to get the audience members involved and interacting with the opera students. There were opportunities to get on stage, to put on "gypsy jewelry" from Carmen, to act and dance along, and more!
Hubbard Hall Opera Theater's "Family Day at the Opera" was presented in collaboration with the Hyde Collection's Season of Degas event series. Their Degas and Music exhibition runs through mid-October.
If you missed this year's Family Day at the Opera, be sure to look for it to come around next August during opera season...
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