I was able to spend a most of one wonderful month in Xi'an at the Conservatory, helping them to prepare for performances of Le Nozze di Figaro by W. A. Mozart. I am excited that they are taking on this big challenge which will benefit students and teachers.
Presenting an opera is a big project and takes cooperation from so many people. The benefits are that over time as a school or Conservatory will have another way to evaluate their best singers and performers. It gives the students to use their mind in a different way to create not only musically, but dramatically. I guarantee that the students will figure out quickly how to act,, sing, and perform. As a teacher it is always gratifying to see students grow and understand that reaching for perfection is also very satisfying. I am excited to see the performances in a few short weeks.
