Students in the Opera Company of Philadelphia's Sounds of Learning program saw the final dress rehearsal of Gounod's Romeo and Juliet on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Academy of Music. Inspired by Shakespeare's play, this R&J was updated to the present day world of fashion! The Capulets and Montagues are now warring fashion houses looking to squash each other for market share and brand supremacy. Now that you've studied the opera and seen it, what were your impressions? Tell us what you think and post your reviews here! Did you like the opera and why? Which was your favorite character and why? Did you like the costumes and sets? Who was your favorite singer? Which singer had the best and most impressive singing voice? Your review should be at least 50 words or more. Please include your first name, school and grade in your post. Don't forget to support your opinion! Click here if you want to learn more about these operas, the singers in the production, an...
Opera Philadelphia's award-winning Sounds of LearningTM Dress Rehearsal Program was created for students in grades 5-12. This student blog is designed as a teaching tool to further enhance the literacy skills of participating students. Students may share their opinions about what they have learned and impressions of the rehearsal they have seen.