For the Santa Fe performances, the opera has been modified. Now, instead of a king and his two SONS, it's the story of two DAUGHTERS who seek fortune, fame, and understanding.
What else has changed from the original score and libretto? The character names have been updated to reflect an internationalist, environmentalist flair.
Look up the meaning of these names, and think about why the composer might have chosen them. Have fun!
We'll send out the "answers" in a few weeks...
IRIS, youngest daughter, who acquires the language of birds
MIRABAI, eldest daughter, the narcissicist
PETREL, a merchant, father of Iris and Mirabai
QUEEN CINNABAR, ruler of the kingdom, a single mom
PRINCE HASSAN, a young man, Cinnabar’s son and only child
Secondary Roles
ALEXIS, a royal page
SASHA, a baby bird (this name remains from the original opera)
ANYA, mother of Sasha
PALOMA, a bird
LAZAR, Captain of a ship
GULLINA, a seagull (this name remains from the original opera)
KING CUERVO, King of the Crows
QUEEN WRONA, Queen of the Crows
MOONBIRD, small young bird
PRINCESS KARGA, child of the Crows
Friday, January 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Do birds actually HAVE a language?
This was sent to us by one of our pedagogical experts, a teacher in the Santa Fe elementary school system....
My parrot and I (Cognition and the Common Bird)
She also sent us these articles about talking birds!!
"As far as talking birds go, there are a few key species that are noted for exceptional speaking abilities. Include the following types of birds in your research if you want the best chance at getting a little feathered chatterbox:
African Greys: These are perhaps the most celebrated of talking parrots, known for their extensive vocabularies and cognitive skills.
Quaker Parrots: These lively medium sized parrots can be impressive little talkers, and tend to learn environmental sounds as well as words and short phrases.
Indian Ringneck Parakeets: Ringnecks are a wonderful choice for people who want a talking bird. Their beautiful colors and medium size make them attractive pets, aside from their crystal clear speaking abilities.
Choose Your Words Wisely (Teach your bird to talk)
My parrot and I (Cognition and the Common Bird)
She also sent us these articles about talking birds!!
"As far as talking birds go, there are a few key species that are noted for exceptional speaking abilities. Include the following types of birds in your research if you want the best chance at getting a little feathered chatterbox:
African Greys: These are perhaps the most celebrated of talking parrots, known for their extensive vocabularies and cognitive skills.
Quaker Parrots: These lively medium sized parrots can be impressive little talkers, and tend to learn environmental sounds as well as words and short phrases.
Indian Ringneck Parakeets: Ringnecks are a wonderful choice for people who want a talking bird. Their beautiful colors and medium size make them attractive pets, aside from their crystal clear speaking abilities.
Choose Your Words Wisely (Teach your bird to talk)
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