Music - Spring 2015
For Live at the Library/Global Folk: Patrons will experience world music. Patrons will learn about
the history of the music. Patrons will check out related library materials. For Opera Viva: Patrons
will experience opera, learn something new about opera, and check out related library materials.
For Live at the Library/Global Folk: 100% experienced world music. 96% learned about the history of the music or instruments played. 47% have or planned to check out related library materials. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments:
“Excellent music, great history, love the length of the program, well organized.” “Really enjoyed the program. I was excited to see instruments I had never seen before ( I am an amateur musician.)
For Opera Viva Adults: 96% experienced opera. 99% learned something new about opera. 43% did or will check out library materials about opera. 98% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments:
“Absolutely fantastic. The presenters enthusiasm for opera made this a fun & extremely interesting experience. I'm sold.” “Presenter did a great job so knowledgeable & interesting. Made me want to see an Opera. I have not been to one.” “Amazing program I learned so much-had no idea all that went into a production."
For Opera Viva Kids: 100% got to hear opera singing. 94% learned something new about opera singing. 81% did or will check out library books and DVDs. 100% liked the program
Selected comment: “The interactivity was super.”
“I thought this show was amazing. I read a book about Beethoven.”
Minnesota Opera