The Shoestring Magic Flute / La flute enchantée (English or bilingual)
This performance of Mozart’s most famous opera brings energy, fun and glorious singing right into the classroom. In this whimsical adaptation, Allegra finds a golden flute on her way home from school. Blowing on it, her street turns into a dark forest and out pops Papageno, a strange bird-catcher—with a padlock on his mouth! Through the power of music and the magic of make-believe, Allegra and Papageno embark on an adventure of sharing and self-discovery involving a fire-breathing dragon, and the even scarier Queen of the Night. How can Allegra help her new friend and get home in time for her music lesson?
…a fantastic way to introduce young kids to the world of opera–4NNNN’s NOW MAGAZINE
The Schoolyard Carmen (English)
An inspiring story of independence matched with Bizet’s unforgettable music! In this age-appropriate adaptation of the famous opera, Carmen is a little girl who is a newcomer to Canada. When Tory Adair, the “coolest kid in school”, tries to bully her, she stands up to him. This is a story of schoolyard bullying; of a child who is made to feel different as a new immigrant. It is also a story of resiliency, personal independence, and the healing properties of art.