1. Examples of Performing Arts Italian 3 4/8/14

2. Fate Adesso What were the few performing arts briefly discussed in yesterdays lesson?

3. Opera – L’opera Discussed in yesterdays class: Italian opera is the art of Italy Continues to play a dominant role in the history of Italy in present time. Every opera tells a story: – Giacomo Puccini : Tosca – very one of the most popular of all operas – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7A_JKWupdw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7A_JKWupdw Studying opera: We will be focusing on the few most important operas and their most famous operas. Also the main opera houses in Italy that still are alive today.

4. Classroom Activity In your groups, you are to research the specific performing art given: 1. Opera 2. Theatre 3. Music 4. Ballet

5. Classroom Activity You are to research the information below and share with the class: 1. Derived? 2. Time period was it first recognized? 3. How do Italians express themselves through this performing art? 4. Why do Italians cherish this performing art in their culture ? 5. What examples present its popularity in today's Italian society or society in general?

6. Theatre – Il teatro Review from yesterdays class: La Commedia dell’arte: form of theatre that is responsible for the advent of actresses and improvised performances based on sketches and scenarios. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka6NqpS61 DI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka6NqpS61 DI Studying theatre: We will be focusing on the few most important theatre writers and their plays and how they are involved with the history of Italy and involved in today’s society.

7. Music – La Musica Review from yesterdays class: Musica : traditionally been one of the cultural markers of Italian national and ethnic identity and holds an important position in society and in politics. Instrumental and vocal classical music is an iconic part of Italian identity, spanning experimental art music and international fusions to symphonic music and opera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-VUmimzFcE Studying music: We will be focusing on the traditional italian music all around Italy and how it has created the italian identity for every region. Also, we will talk about specific music that is imperative to Italy and how it has made an impact on today’s music and Italain identity.

8. Please Complete Please write an opinion on why you feel opera, theatre and music is important to Italians based on what you have seen in the videos in class. Opera? Theatre? Music?