Il Bel Canto
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IL BEL CANTO 2010
7 June
5 July
2 August
The goal of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to begin to sing in the Italian language. The Il Bel Canto opera course offers an intensive learning program of the Italian language. It begins with an initial language entrance test which permits students to be placed in classes at an appropriate level of instruction. Morning classes consist of Italian language grammar, syntax and conversation. Afternoon classes focus on the correct pronunciation and intonation of operatic lyrics. During the course, students will have the opportunity to take participate in optional cultural excursions on Wednesday afternoons.During the course students will have the possibility to attend rehearsals and performances during the opera season of the Arena.
Upon completion of the course, students will receive a signed Certificate of Attendance issued by IDEA VERONA, which attests to the skills acquired and the degree of competency achieved. Students who have attained a high level of comprehension will have the opportunity to perform a group concert held in one of Verona's historic sites. Participation in the concert is voluntary and optional and a minimum number of performers is required.
L'Arena During the Centuries
Verona's classical Roman amphitheatre, the Arena, is rich in tradition, hosting one of Europe's most prestigious open air opera festivals. It attracts tourists and devotees from all over the world. For decades, the operas, concerts, and ballets performed there have brought luminous artistic talents such as Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Mario Del Monaco, Carla Fracci, Franco Corelli, Renata Tebaldi, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, and many others to its stage.
Constructed early in the 1st century A.D., it was built in elliptical form with an original capacity of thirty thousand spectators. The first opera performance at the Arena was at the inauguration of Verona's opera festival on August 10, 1913, when "Aida", by Giuseppe Verdi, was chosen to celebrate his 100th birthday. Most recently the Arena has played host to operas, ballets, gala concerts and also jazz, pop and rock music Performances.
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