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Palm Beach Opera performs at Mandel Public Library to introduce children to opera
Summary
Palm Beach Opera brought singers and a pianist to Mandel Public Library to expose children to opera and correct misconceptions about the art form, soprano Maggie Kinebrew said.
The Palm Beach Opera visited the Mandel Public Library auditorium to present an outreach performance aimed at introducing children to opera and classical music.
Soprano Maggie Kinebrew, performing as part of the outreach, said she wants children to leave with a clearer sense of what opera is and to feel excitement about classical music. "I would just love for them to leave with a sense of what opera really is, and maybe a little bit of an excitement around classical music as an art form," Kinebrew said on the program.
The broadcast described performers dressed casually in jeans and T-shirts, with children and parents seated informally in the auditorium. The program noted that many of the children had never heard opera live and that the intimate setting makes the effect particularly strong. A pianist in the group said they plan to pursue conducting as a career, according to the broadcast.
The Palm Beach Opera's outreach aims to expand appreciation for opera and classical music among younger audiences. The program directed listeners seeking performance and program information to pbaopera.org.
