BOOKS
We bring together our guided narration combined with a live performance audio from the Opera Holland Park to create a rich, fun and immersive reading experience that supports read-along learning - while introducing children to the wonderful world of opera.
Each book includes a QR code that, when scanned, unlocks an exclusive audio of a live performance of the opera while its synopsis and dialogues are narrated in English.
Tailor-made for children aged 4 and up, each experience brings the story to life with illustrations, engaging insights into the characters, operatic voices and composer, and a gentle focus on calm, independent learning.
OPERA SHORTS
We exclusively produce, shorten, and digitally illustrate some of the most popular operas by the greatest composers - Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, and more - reimagining them into engaging under 20 minute videos that feature Live opera performance audio and narrated in English.
Each opera is divided into Acts, and every Act concludes with a fun, interactive quiz designed to reinforce understanding of the story, while additional Fun Facts provide music-focused insights into the composers, character voice types, and include extra opera singing excerpts.
Suitable for children aged 4 and up!
FAMILY LIVE EVENTS
Our live events are designed to provide a truly unique family experience, offering an engaging, fun and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of Opera.
Blending education with entertainment, our events create a welcoming space where children and adults alike can discover the magic of live performance in an immersive and interactive way.
Each event focuses on one opera and features
. Insights on the composer, the characters and their voice types
. An interactive introduction on What is Opera?
. Live performances by up-and-coming opera stars
. Screening of sneak peeks from our opera short
. Singing and Conducting workshops!
Suitable for children aged 6 and up
Total duration 60 min.
OUR STORY
Claire Bretaudeau
General Director
Alexander Jeffries
Marketing Director
Sonia Ben-Santamaria
Artistic Director
" Petite Opera House is family! "
The three directors are first of all, great friends.
Sonia - pianist and Opera conductor - met Claire when she first arrived in London and wanted to pick up piano again. Claire had originally studied cello and piano as a little girl. A few years later, Sonia conducted Alex - opera singer - on Strauss' Die Fledermaus. Claire came to the show and the three of them have been besties since.
" When we became parents we naturally wanted to share our passion for the art form with our Kids but couldn't find a fun, accessible and interactive platform for it! "
Petite Opera House is born from Sonia, Claire and Alex's will to share their love for Opera with their Kids! "
Petite Opera House immerses your children
in the magical world of Classical Music!
TESTIMONIALS
" It's brilliant! Petite Opera House have created a fun and educational programme put across in an accessible way without dumbing down any of the content. "
Anna Patalong
Acclaimed Opera Singer, British Youth Opera CEO and Mum to Scarlet
" Petite Opera House is a unique and engaging way to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of opera, one cute cartoon at a time."
Camilla Kerslake
Best selling BRIT nominated Soprano
and Mum to Wilding and Hunter.
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