The first opera for children and students in the Arena On Saturday 9 May, Turandot. Enigmas at the Museum (Turandot. Enigmi al Museo) will be on stage.

Child-friendly opera. Fondazione Arena di Verona is bringing one of the best-known Puccini titles to the stage, but in family-friendly format. On Saturday 9 May, at 5 p.m., the spotlight will be on Turandot Enigmas at the Museum (Turandot. Enigmi al Museo) in the Arena. . An adventure for young and old by AsLiCo. A show designed to bring children and young people, with their families and schools, closer to the world of opera through an engaging, interactive narrative, suitable for all ages. The Education Partner of Arena di Verona is Generali Italia. With the Valore Cultura program, Generali is supporting the value of art as an educational and inclusive experience, with a particular focus on young people and their discovery of music and cultural heritage.

Inspired by Giacomo Puccini’s opera, celebrating one hundred years since its first performance this year, the show, produced by AsLiCo for Opera Domani, is set to conquer the largest open-air opera stage in the world. Once again this year, the Arena Festival will open with a show dedicated to youngsters.

The music of Giacomo Puccini will once again accompany the story of Princess Turandot, which will become a fairy tale set in a museum. The visitors include Calaf, his father Timur and Liù. Through the reading of an ancient manuscript, the works of art will come to life and the museum will be transformed into a magical and grandiose China, filled with enigmas, Eastern princes, gongs of destiny and imperial palaces. A journey into the world of the Princess with the heart of ice. Combining theatrical moments, musical interventions and audience participation, the show will offer an immersive and exciting experience.

Andrea Bernard will take the baton, with the musical direction entrusted to Sieva Borzak. An ensemble of young performers and the 1813 Orchestra will take the stage, as is traditional in AsLiCo productions.

The show, lasting for 70 minutes, is part of the Fondazione Arena project for the musical education of future generations. 

SCHOOLS. A training day for interested teachers will be held on Saturday 14 March, designed to provide operational tools and practical guidance for working in the classroom and to prepare young people for active participation. The course, which will be held at the Philharmonic Theatre, is recognised by the Ministry of Education and Merit and participants will be issued a certificate equivalent to 20 hours of training.
The classes will then take part in a multi-disciplinary experience, which can be adapted from primary school to lower secondary school, intertwining music, movement, storytelling and creative activities. The work will be supported by paper materials and online teaching resources. Each child will receive a dedicated programme with the plot and characters, the script of the show, the scores of the songs and thematic sheets, enabling step-by-step preparation in class. Information and bookings for teachers and classes at scuola@arenadiverona.it.

FAMILIES. Led by the conductor, all spectators will be invited to sing, perform simple movements and use props, transforming the entire amphitheatre into a grand stage for everyone.
Tickets for €5 for children and €10 for adults, on sale from www.arena.it and at the Arena ticket offices.

Information  
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