ABOUT OPERA SERIES

Maestro Stewart Robertson and guests give engaging and educational lectures on each of the operas in the season.  Members of the Young Artist Studio perform selections from the opera.

About Cosi fan Tutte 

Nov. 11 at 3pm

Community Church of Miami Beach

1620 Drexel Ave. Miami Beach

About The Pearl Fishers

Jan. 13 at 3pm

Books and Books

265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables

About Tosca and La Boheme

Feb. 16 at 1pm

Cinema Paradiso

503 SE 6th St.  Fort Lauderdale

About Julius Caesar

Apr. 6 at 3pm

Books and Books

265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables

Festival 2008: Go For Baroque!

In celebration of the opera Julius Caesar. FGO will present a wide range of complimentary activities for adults and families:

Lecture by Maestro Wedow and Performances by Young Artists:
Learn more about the opera and enjoy performances by Young Artists.

"About Julius Caesar"
Lecture by Maestro Gary Wedow and performances by Young Artists
April 6, 2008
Books and Books 265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables at 3pm
Complimentary

Film Retrospective:
A compilation of different treatments of this complex character in history that has captured the imaginations of countless writers and directors. Tickets are low cost and can be obtained at the venues.

April 10, 2008
Wolfsonium Museum 1001 Washington Ave. South Beach at 7pm

April 28, 2008:
Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale on alternate date.
Contact Cecelia Schieve at cschieve@fgo.org for information.

Family Presentations at the Arsht Center.

Family Day at the Opera*
Arsht Center Peacock Studio and Ziff Opera House
May 3, 2008
Two complimentary sessions:

1.       Performance, Prop and Costume Demonstration , Art Activity and Look-In at the Stage for families with elementary children

2.       Performance, Prop and Costume Demonstration and Lecture and Look in at the Stage for adults and families with older children.

* Reservations for this free event are REQUIRED. Contact Cecelia Schieve at cschieve@fgo.org got times and vouchers.

Family Events

March 1, 2008 1pm

Music for Families - Young Children Welcome!
Museum for Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street North Miami
Check with MOCA for details of art activities before the concert!

May 3, 2008

Family Day at the Opera
Performance by Young Artists, Prop and Costume Demonstration, and a Look-In at the Opera House including comments by the Technical Director as the set is being changed onstage from La bohème to Julius Caesar.

Two sessions - one for families with younger children, one for adults and families with older children. Contact Cecelia Schieve at cschieve@fgo.org for required reservations for this complimentary event.

Many events listed on the Young Artist Public Performance Schedule are a good match for families with older children. Please contact Cecelia Schieve at cschieve@fgo.org for information about individual performances.