In the Wings

As a new school year begins, we reflect on a summer of singing with youth and teachers across Boston. Through new and existing partnerships, BLO Teaching Artists immerse students and teachers into the world of creating an opera.

Beyoncé’s portrayal of Carmen early in her career influenced her artistic sensibility toward cinematic storytelling through music; informing subsequent albums, concert performances, further film appearances, and most recently, a visual album.

Rebecca Ann S. Kirk, Manager of Education Programs, travelled to the OPERA America conference in Montreal and shares her experience with us.

Have you ever heard an opera singer say 'toi, toi, toi' and wondered what it means? We'll tell you...