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The
Carmen Project - An ESF and Scottish Opera
collaboration
19th
– 23rd September 2011
Over 20 students from Island
School were privaileged to be selected to work
with professional singers, composers, directors and
stage managers on a very individual interpretation
of Bizets ‘Carmen’.Chorus members worked
with professional singers Paul Keohone and Gloria
Ellis on many challenging chorus numbers including the
‘Toreador Song’, “Chanson
Boheme’ and the famous ‘Habenara’.
The quality of the singing was outstanding,
particularly in the numbers they were performing with
Paul, and Gloria who also played the parts of the
Toreador and Carmen.
The orchestra members tackled the
challenging score of Bizet’s
‘Carmen’ with accuracy, musicality and
impressive technical ability. The also played a
composition which was created by students during the
weeks. The composition group had a fantastic experience
working with professional composer Karen
MacIver.
The week culminated in two performances at the Drama
Theatre in the Acadamy of Performing
Arts.
“It was amazing to have the experience of
performing in a professional venue, and to have the
opportunity to see how a real opera pieces
together.”
“ I will never forget the fantastic week I
had, making new friends, and working with students
from other E.S.F. schools, and working with real
professional performers, directors and stage
managers”.
“Thank you to all the teachers and members of
Scottish Opera who made this week possible. Please can
we do it all again next year?”
Quotes from year 10 students, Island
School.
The
Music teachers across E.S.F. are hoping to bring
back Paul, Gloria and Karen, to put on some
masterclasses for singers and composers across E.S.F.
– watch this space.
Reviews in local press can be seen
by following this link…here
For photos of the event...here
Jo-Anne Trevenna - Head of
Music
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