Italian Day: Opera Puccini e Verdi - Tenuto in Italiano

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Course code: LM25

L’Opera italiana con Verdi e Puccini, la loro vita e le “arie” più famose con Pavarotti, Caruso e Renata Tebaldi. Parleremo dei grandi teatri italiani e i direttori d’orchestra. Gli studenti devono avere un buon livello di italiano.

when
From 06 Dec 2025
Sat 11:00-16:00  One day
Date
06 Dec 2025
Time
11:00 to 16:00
Tutor
Marika Parisi
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £42.00, concession fee £26.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#333333">Quando si parla di Italia non si può dimenticare l’Opera italiana, perché è in Italia che nasce e diventa famosa la canzone lirica. All’Italia sono legati i nomi di grandi compositori: Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini. Ascolteremo “arie” cantate da Luciano Pavarotti, Enrico Caruso, Renata Tebaldi. Parleremo dei grandi teatri, come la Scala di Milano,  La Fenice di Venezia, l’Arena di Verona, il San Carlo di Napoli; e i grandi direttori d’orchestra, da Arturo Toscanini a Riccardo Muti.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Una sessione dedicata all’Opera italiana. Gli studenti conosceranno la vita di Verdi e Puccini nel momento storico dell’Unità d&#039;Italia. Ascolteremo alcune canzoni di opere più famose, farò conoscere agli studenti i maggiori maestri d’orchestra di quel periodo e ancora in vita. Con l’opera lirica in Italia nascono i primi teatri lirici, gli studenti conosceranno i primi teatri dedicati all’opera</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>

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Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Si, tutte le lezioni saranno tenute in lingua italiana. E’ richiesto quindi un ottimo livello di italiano.</span></span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Altri studi italiani di storia e cultura.</span></span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">pranzo al sacco, soldi in contanti per il tè/caffè durante la pausa</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">un quaderno e una penna</span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Introduzione e presentazione dell’argomento da parte del tutor</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Dibattito e discussione</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Domande e risposte</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Lettura di articoli</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Guardare video da internet e/o DVD dell’insegnante</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Quiz e giochi finale con lavoro di tutta la classe</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Introduction and presentation of topic by tutor</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Debate and discussion</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Q & A</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Reading articles</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Watching clips from the internet or DVD</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Quizzes, games etc with whole class</span></span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Course Cancellations by Us </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Cancellations by You </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date:  Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee. </span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.  </span></p>
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</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Transfers </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date. </span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">A 10% transfer fee applies. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Illness and Absence </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>How Refunds Are Issued </strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Refunds are returned via the original payment method: </span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Online Course Access </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer. </span></p>
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