Italian through Opera
What better way to enjoy the language of music than to listen to it sung in some of the greatest operas of all time? In this advanced beginner class, we will explore some of the most beloved arias by great Italian composers or composed in Italian (Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Donizetti, Bellini, Mozart), we will touch upon the language, culture, and art of the Italian peninsula. Gain an understanding of present, past, and future tenses, and imperative mood. Use colors and adjectives to describe people and objects, and learn time, weather, geography, and kinship terminology.