Opera and Ballet Box

Behind the Curtain

One look at this magical backstage tour of the Opera “Hansel and Gretel will bring joy to any child who dreams of the theater. An introduction to the backstage world of scenery, props, the Flying Witch. Pull up panels show how it is done. Christian Thee paints each page more entrancing than the next. Children couldn’t put it down and the older kids loved it too!

SHP 331
Ages 8 and up
16 pages hardcover
$17.95

The Dog Who Sang At The Opera

Pasha. a dog who believes herself to be beautiful and perfect, gets a chance at being an “extra” at the Metropolitan Opera House. On opening night, she cannot resist singing onstage as the Diva begins her big aria. Jim West writes a very educational and funny (and true) story. Handsomely illustrated by Erika Oller.

SHP 329
Ages 8-12
32 pages hardcover
$16.95

Sing Me A Story

The thrilling stories of the great operas are brought to children in a most enjoyable way in this collection of 15 illustrated tales. Jane Rosenberg relates in words and pictures such operas as La Boheme, Carmen, The Magic Flute, Pagliacci, Aida and others. Pictures of the scenery and an introduction by Pavarotti complete this valuable book.

SHP 330
Ages 8-14
160 pages soft cover
$15.95

The World’s Very Best OPERA

For Kids... CD and Teacher’s Guide

14 best loved arias from these timeless operas. Complete English lyrics are included plus a bonus of 5 karaoke style sing along tracks! Opera Synopsis and biographies.

THE TEACHER’S GUIDE... includes an introduction to each of the featured operas, lesson plans, individual and group activities. 48 page guide developed by experts.

SHP725
CD & Teachers Guide, $32.95

Bravo! Brava!
A Night at the Opera
Hardcover Book

Behind the scenes with composers, cast and crew. Anne Siberell imparts the theatrical spectacle of Grand Opera. Pictures and diagrams portray the hundreds of hidden people and skills which transform the stage into exciting places and glorious music. 27 opera plots explained; special effects and funny stories, unforgettable.

SHP281
Ages 10-up, 64 pages, hardcover, $19.95

Hansel and Gretel DVD

The perfect performance of “Hansel and
Gretel” for young children. This charming
animation features delightful characters and imaginative scenery to describe the story and sing the songs from this beautiful opera. Children are entranced with the figures as they enjoy the Grammy-nominated score. The cast includes the famous Anna Russell singing the part of the Witch Our children were spellbound!

SHP 734 72 minute DVD $25.95

Aida

Leontyne Price tells the story and Leo and Diane Dillon add the most colorful pictures and borders to bring this opera right into your lap. Your students will thrill to the story of the Ethiopian Princess enslaved by an Egyptian General, and the tragedy that ensues.

SHP282
Ages 8-14
30 pages - hardcover $19.00

The Young Persons Guide to the Opera

A complete and concise history of opera told in sequence from the introductory “What is Opera?” through the different forms and types, stories of operas and famous singers. Illustrated with stage photographs, paintings and drawings. An excellent CD produced by the Royal Opera House and the San Diego Opera.

SHP283
Ages 8-16, 52 pages, hardcover Book and CD, $25.00

OPERAVOX

A spectacular DVD An unforgettable journey into Opera and Animation. Six operas are presented in 30 minute sections. This DVD uses state of the art animation techniques combined with stiring music. The stories are distilled and presented free of the confines of the stage. Full of invention, emotion and fun, A new accessibility for The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Das Reingold, Turandot, and Rigoletto. Absolutely spellbinding.

SHP751
184 minute DVD, $29.95