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The music education program for the opera Penelope

Staging and communicating baroque opera in Klagenfurt

Text & conzept: Esther Planton

The opera production “Penelope” offers a comprehensive music education program that aims to inspire its audience – especially young people – for the world of opera and baroque music.

The length of the original version can only be estimated today, as we have too little information about it. It can be assumed that the original version of the opera “Penelope” lasted around 4 hours. For the opera performance in Klagenfurt, the original version is shortened to approx. 3 hours including breaks and is directed at upper school classes and adults. A youth opera with a length of 70 minutes will be staged for young people between the ages of 10 and 14.

More information: Performances of the opera – Program for adults – Offers for young people – Rehearsal visits – Interactive tour – Youth Opera

Performances of the opera

22.5.2025 | Youth opera
sold out, waiting list possible

23.3.2025 | 18:00 h
24.3.2025 | 18:00 h

Tickets
https://www.oeticket.com/artist/konzerthaus-klagenfurt/

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Program for adults

An informative and amusing supporting program will be developed around the operas. The ideas for the formats for the evening performances are currently being created and will be finally communicated on our website in a few weeks. So stay in touch with us and find out more on our “Penelope 2025” social media accounts.

Offers for young people

A free music education program has been developed for school classes, consisting of rehearsal visits, guided tours, meet and greets and a shortened opera performance. Pupils have the opportunity to attend live rehearsals and performances and gain an in-depth insight into the creation and staging of an opera production.

The specially customized program is designed to be inspiring and educational for both pupils and teachers. The aim is to integrate music and theater into everyday education and to give young participants an understanding and passion for opera. In addition to the interactive music education program, the GMPU offers free educational material for the classroom to prepare for and follow up on the opera.

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Rehearsal visits

The free rehearsal visits allow participants to experience the creation process of an opera from up close. They can observe how singers, musicians and directors work together to bring a performance to the stage. This experience offers a fascinating insight into the world of opera and shows the intensive work and teamwork behind a production.

Booking of rehearsal visits
Friday, 11.4.2025 Blauer Saal, Konzerthaus Klagenfurt | 10:00–11:00 h
Friday, 16.5.2025 Blauer Saal, Konzerthaus Klagenfurt | 10:00–11:00 h
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Rehearsal visits at the Children's music university@GMPU
9.5.2025 Blauer Saal
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Interactive tour

The interactive guided tour at the Konzerthaus Klagenfurt takes place immediately before the visit to the opera and is led by music educators and students from the Gustav Mahler Private University. This tour prepares the students for the performance by giving them a “look behind the scenes”. During a short tour of the Konzerthaus Klagenfurt, the participants experience the last minutes before a performance up close, gain an insight into the backstage areas and learn exciting details about the production.

Booking of the interactive tour before the performance:
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Youth opera

A special opportunity is the youth version of the baroque opera, which is specially staged for schools. The youth opera is shortened from an almost 4-hour version to just under 70 minutes and is performed without a break.

Unfortunately we are already sold out!
Please write to us anyway if you are interested. We will be happy to put you on the waiting list and will contact you if a place becomes available.

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