Opera Online - Romeo Week 2

This week our clips of the week will center on the famous Balcony Scene from Shakespeare's play. "But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?" sounds a little different in French than in Shakespeare's tongue. We'll continue comparing the film versions by Franco Zefirelli and Baz Luhrman in addition to a videotaped version of the opera from the Royal Opera Covent Garden.

VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

Franco Zefirelli

BAZ LUHRMAN

CHARLES GOUNOD

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
This week, take a moment to visit two websites with information about Verona, Italy, where the story takes place. While our production is set in modern times and in the world of fashion, it's important to have a sense of the history of the story. Plese Visit Verona's History and Juliet's Verona for a look at the alleged Capulet mansion!

Free Upcoming Opera Events
There are two great ways to learn more about opera, Romeo & Juliet and more! On Sunday, February 6th, the Opera Company presents a free recital of music from Romeo and Juliet at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 2-3 pm. Visit A Taste of Opera online to learn more.

On February 12, 2011, the Opera Company presents the PNC Arts Alive Family Day at the Opera, a day long event with hands on activities for people of all ages. Held from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Academy of music, this event is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the arts and careers in the arts...and it's absolutely FREE! Learn how to sing and dance, witness stage combat demonstrations, go into the orchestra pit and dressing rooms of the Academy of Music, and right onto the set of Romeo and Juliet! For more information visit our website at www.operaphila.org.

Until next week...

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