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"Opera Nova gives real opportunities to local singers regardless of race or background. Opera has often been called an elitist art form and it is in this way - that those of all races bring their best and most disciplined gifts and talents to it. Opera is one of the culminations of Western artistic endeavor and it must be open to all. Opera Nova embodies that root and branch." Michael Parker from Michael Parker Vocal Arts

Opera NOVA’s annual opera for school children and adults will be Engelbert Humperdinck’s

Hansel and Gretel

March 19 through 23

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theater



Children from area schools will be brought by school bus for the abbreviated one-hour production that follows the familiar fairy tale of two children who wander through the woods and are captured by a witch. The opera is one of the most performed for children and is often staged at Christmas. Artistic Director Jose Sacin will also have musicians explain and play their orchestral instruments.



A pubic performance for adults and children will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m., at a cost of $10 for adults and $4 for children at the school at 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington.



Details and reservations can be found at

mcdm1@verizon.net, www.operanova.org or 703-536-7557. The school is at 125 South Glebe Rd., Arlington.



For 45 years, Opera NOVA has been offering opera performances for children as it tries to bring high art forms to underserved populations in the area.