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- Pittsburgh Opera presents drama, intrigue, murder and more this fall
- Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2024-25 Resident Artists
- Pittsburgh Opera's 2024 Piano Sale is Aug. 22-25
- Music Director Antony Walker receives 5-year contract extension
- Pittsburgh Opera celebrates Mary Cardwell Dawson and Black Opera in Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Opera to offer free childcare during La Traviata matinee
- Pittsburgh Opera announces its 86th Season
- Pittsburgh Opera announces first of its kind rideshare voucher program
- Pittsburgh Opera presents both old and new operas this winter
- Pittsburgh Opera presents beloved favorites, rare gems, and free concerts this fall
- Pittsburgh Opera announces new Board of Directors President and Members
- Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2023-24 Resident Artists
- Pittsburgh Opera's 2023 Piano Sale is Aug. 24-27
- Robert and Christine Pietrandrea commit $500,000 to sponsor Pittsburgh Opera productions
- Pittsburgh Opera presents two modern operas in May during international opera conference
- Emily Richter a Grand Finals Winner of Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition
- Pittsburgh Opera presents two modern operas in May during international opera conference
IF YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS CAN’T ATTEND THE OPERA, LET US BRING THE OPERA TO YOU!
Opera Trunks
Opera Trunks are large, colorful steamer trunks on wheels (25" square by 44" high), filled with books, costumes, music, and lesson activities—all the materials needed to introduce opera. Trunk package includes transportation, one month trunk residency, and a presentation by teaching artists at the residency location, all for the low fee of $500. If students can’t come to the opera, we take the opera to them!
- Madama Butterfly Trunk features the Japanese culture and Puccini’s music.
- Opera Improv Trunk features well-loved operas and engages students in creating an “Opera Improv”.
- Carmen Trunk features the Roma culture and Bizet’s music.
- Bravi Tutti Trunk features behind-the-scenes and opera production elements. (NEW)
- Tot Trunk features child-friendly operas and activities for PreK through Grade 3 students. (NEW)
Please note: New participants must attend an orientation before arranging booking dates.