Verdi for Kids: His Life and Music with 21 Activities

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for enthusiastic audiences for more than 170 years and are often the mainstay of many of the world's opera houses today Even if you are completely new to opera you would probably be surprised by how much of Verdi's music you have already heard and do hear in everyday life Themes from his operas are used in movies commercials and celebratory events to this day and are famous and familiar When I was growing up and finding that I loved to sing singing at both my school and my church I really had no idea that some 30 years down the road I would be one of the world's most well known opera sopranos At the time I didn't know anything about opera Then one day one of my voice teachers said to me I think you have a voice that could sing opera I was thrilled it was like being admitted into a won derful secret world that held untold treasures And it does This is why I'm so excited for you that you've decided to pick up this book Whether you sing or find that you have the wonderful ability to recognize and enjoy great classical music when you hear it learning about and listening to opera is a very fulfill ing and exciting experience that will continue to bring you joy for your entire life Welcome to the world of Giuseppe Verdi Deborah Volgt