The Dunedin Consort Guide to Opera

Specially created for primary school children

Each video in this weekly series will introduce children to a different element of opera. From staging and costumes to conducting and composing, through to the backstage team — join us as we look at the many different elements that make up an opera. This series will include contributions from a range of special guests, including the composer Errollyn Wallen, director Frederic Wake-Walker, choreographer Ricardo Barros, writer Wesley Stace, conductor Holly Mathieson, baritone Matthew Brook and Scottish Opera’s Head of Costumes Lorna Price.

A six-part series exploring the history of opera. It’s intended for primary-school-aged children, but it’s sure to be informative and fun for the whole family!

  • 10 Feb 2021

     

    What is it?:
    The Background

  • What’s it all about?:
    The Story

     

    17 Feb 2021

  • 24 Feb 2021

     

    What can you hear?:
    The Music

  • What can you see?:
    The Stage

     

    3 Mar 2021

  • 10 Mar 2021

     

    What does it feel like?:
    Movement & Gesture

  • What can’t you see?:
    Behind the Scenes

     

    17 Mar 2021

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