Resources

Opera Is a Window to the Human Soul

Pittsburgh Opera strives to make opera even more enjoyable for everyone. The Pittsburgh Opera Education Department provides special publications to help both first-timers and the experienced opera-goer get the most out of their opera experience.

Arts Event Discovery Packet

A packet for teachers and students going to the opera. Activities address all Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Click here to download a PDF of La boheme Arts Event Discovery Packet (PDF) or a packet for La boheme Arts Event Discovery Packet (PDF).

Lesson Plan Stems

A handout for teachers that includes more than 100 lesson ideas for intersecting the opera with classroom curricula. Click here to download a PDF of the Lesson Plan Stems for Samson & Dalila (PDF), The Grapes of Wrath (PDF), La boheme (PDF), or The Italian Girl in Algiers (PDF).

Study Guides

A concise introduction to the opera that includes the characters and synopsis, biographies, and articles related to the historical context of the opera. Click here to download a Study Guides for Samson & Dalila (PDF), The Grapes of Wrath (PDF), La boheme (PDF), or The Italian Girl in Algiers (PDF).

Listening and Reading List

A comprehensive Recommended Listening and Reading List (PDF) for the season.

Explore Opera Online

Information about online resources (PDF) that will guide your enlightenment about opera.

Marilyn Michalka Egan, Ph.D.	Director of Education	412-281-0912 x242	megan@pittsburghopera.org