SNC Youth Opera Night

Worldwide Italian Language Week

To celebrate Worldwide Italian Language Week from 20-27 October, the Consulate of Italy in Perth and the WA Opera are hosting an Opera Youth Night performance of Macbeth at His Majesty’s Theatre, Thursday 24 October from 6.30pm.

The evening has been organised to engage young people in a vibrant learning environment outside of the traditional classroom. The special event is limited to only 10 schools in Perth, and St Norbert College is privileged to be among those chosen.

Macbeth is one of Giuseppe Verdi's most renowned scores, which is a wonderful fusion of traditional English literature and the Italian language.

Macbeth is the story of the loyal General, Lord Macbeth, who had sworn allegiance to the King of Scotland.  A group of witches reveal a prophecy that he will one day be King.  Enter Lady Macbeth who “by fair means or foul” is determined to see her husband on the throne.  Shakespeare’s gripping masterpiece comes to life in this brand-new production featuring one of Verdi’s most dramatic scores. This is a tale of the supernatural, of greed, of guilt, of lies, of murder, of betrayal. 

This unique Macbeth performance will give two St Norbert students the opportunity to go to His Majesty’s Theatre, be escorted upstairs for pre-performance refreshments and then meet some of the cast prior to being seated. The performance will commence at 7.30pm and will be sung in Italian with English surtitles (subtitles) available on screens located either side of the stage.

I am calling for expressions of interest from two Italian (Literature, English or Music) students (one male and one female) to accompany me and represent St. Norbert College at the Opera Youth Night.

Please email me at the College as soon as possible after having discussing this opportunity with your family. RSVP is by Friday 19 October. Grazie!

Ms  D Tersigni (Italian Teacher)