Lesson 1: Monteverdi and the invention of opera
Exploring the work of Baroque composer Claudio Monteverdi; creating their own opera-style recitative.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Attention grabber
Ask the pupils to describe what they think an opera is. Then ask them to demonstrate what opera singing sounds like.
Watch the Pupil video: La Musica (see Watch) and use the questions to discuss what they have seen and heard.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026
