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BRAVO Opera Saratoga!

BRAVO Opera Saratoga!

BRAVO Opera Saratoga!

Fort Edward Union Free School District
3/25/2024

The Opera Comes to Fort Edward!
 
Last week, students Pre K - 6th grade enjoyed a special performance by Opera Saratoga.  They came and performed Katie:  The Strongest of the Strong; composed by Faye Chiao and libretto by Anton Dudley. This opera celebrates women's strength and confidence through the inspiring true story of Austro-American weightlifter Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied all expectations in the early 1900's.  Sandwina became a suffragist and helped women get the right to vote.
 
This was a perfect performance to introduce the style of opera and pair with Women's History Month.  BRAVO to special guest star Mr. Paul Aiken! 
 
After the performance we recognized our P2 Students of the Month.  Congratulations to all!