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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
A exposure blended photo of the Sydney Opera House, as viewed from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Other

Lawrence University: A Brief History of Singing

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the history of Western solo singing from ancient times to the present can be found here.
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Handout
Other

Gilbert & Sullivan Archive: William S. Gilbert, Producer

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter from the book "Gilbert & Sullivan Opera, A History and Comment" by H.M Walbrook, about William Gilbert as a producer.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Lille: Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
Opera (Lille)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Gaston Leroux

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Gaston Leroux including a biography and the full text of three novels: The Phantom of the Opera, The Mystery of the Yellow Room, and The Secret of the Night.
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: John Gay

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of English poet and dramatist John Gay, author of "The Beggar's Opera" and one of finest wits of the neoclassical period of English literature, along with Swift and Pope.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs American Masters: Placido Domingo

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most popular opera singers today, Placido Domingo is discussed on this American Masters web site by PBS. Including a biography, a short list of his major works and a video, you will certainly learn more about this great singer.
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Activity
OpenStax

Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Theme and Motif in Music

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore a set of activities covering motif, opera motif, and melodic themes and movies. Several ideas and procedures are listed to help you teach this musical concept to your students.
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Read Works

Read Works: World Wonders

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about six famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Machu Picchu, the Great Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House. A question sheet is...
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Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Theatre and Entertainment

For Students 9th - 10th
From Restoration comedy to The Beggar's Opera, She Stoops to Conquer and The School for Scandal: examine key plays alongside the history and conventions of Restoration and 18th-century theatre.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Richard Wagner

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site to learn much about the life of German composer, Richard Wagner. Besides biographical information topics of interest include classical music, operas, symphonys, and other musical works.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Secrets of Mozart's "Magic Flute"

For Students 9th - 10th
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Die Zauberflote" ("The Magic Flute") is widely regarded as one of the most influential operas in history. And while it may seem like a childish fairytale at first glance, it's actually full of subversive...
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Web Gallery of Art: Elevation Drawing of the Stage, Versailles Opera House

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Elevation Drawing of the Stage, Versailles Opera House", created by Ange-Jacques Gabriel during the 1760's (Pen and ink wash).
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Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: Giuseppe Verdi

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Maria Callas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Maria Callas, fiery operatic star, and see a portrait of her that was on the cover of Time magazine which was painted by Henry Koerner.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Leontyne Price

For Students 9th - 10th
Leontyne Price broke racial barriers with the power of her voice. See a portrait of her and read a brief account of her performances that changed the operatic world.
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Article
Other

Sydney.net: Building Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides informations and other links about the Sydney Opera House Building Program
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Foyer of the Opera at Rue Le Peletier

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Foyer of the Opera at Rue Le Peletier", created by Edgar Degas in 1872 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 46 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Masked Ball at the Opera

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Masked Ball at the Opera", created by Edouard Manet in 1873 (Oil on canvas, 59 x 72 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: A Box at the Opera

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Box at the Opera", created by Jean-Louis Forain in 1880 (Gouache and oil on card, 32 x 26 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Monsieur Henri Fourcade at the Opera Ball

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Monsieur Henri Fourcade at the Opera Ball", created by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec in 1889 (Oil on cardboard, 77 x 62 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Monsieur Desire Dihau, Bassoonist at the Opera

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Monsieur Desire Dihau, Bassoonist at the Opera", created by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec in 1890 (Oil on cardboard, 56 x 45 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Monsieur Maxime Dethomas at the Opera Ball

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Monsieur Maxime Dethomas at the Opera Ball", created by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896 (Oil and gouache on cardboard, 67 x 53 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: A Scene From the Beggar's Opera

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Scene from the Beggar's Opera", created by William Hogarth from 1728-29 (Oil on canvas, 51 x 61).

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