We are delighted to announce the launch of the Year 5 Opera Kids Project, an exciting year-long initiative that will introduce our students to the captivating world of opera from a variety of perspectives.
Throughout the project, children will have the opportunity to:
Visit the Opera House and explore its fascinating interior
Experience opera singing techniques during class sessions and workshops led by professional opera singers
Learn about opera as a musical genre — including its history, main composers, structure, and voice types
Study and sing selected arias from L’elisir d’amore by Gaetano Donizetti, specially adapted for children
Share their learning with families through open lessons at school.
The project will culminate in a final performance of the opera, accompanied by a chamber orchestra and staged in a theatre on Gran VÃa, where our students will take part in a full production.
This ambitious and enriching initiative offers a unique opportunity for pupils to engage with opera in a hands-on and meaningful way. We are proud to be collaborating with Más que Ópera, who will provide expert guidance through workshops, learning materials, and support for the final performance.
Looking ahead, during Year 6, students will also have the chance to attend a live opera performance specially adapted for children at the Teatro Real de Retiro, further deepening their appreciation and understanding of this art form.
The project will begin with an educational guided tour of the Teatro Real, scheduled for November, where pupils will gain insight into the many artistic disciplines that come together to create an opera performance. During the visit, they will explore the main hall, rehearsal rooms, costume and set design workshops, wigs and make-up departments, as well as the backstage and dressing rooms — discovering the incredible world that lies behind the curtain.
We look forward to sharing this inspiring journey with our students and their families as they discover the magic of opera.
