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Family Festival celebrating A Royal Passion: Queen Victoria and Photography
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free; no reservations required.
Time: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free; no reservations required.
Hear ye! Hear ye! Her royal majesty Queen Victoria invites young and old alike to journey to her 19th-century realm via the magical world of photography and the excitement of a family festival. Visitors can enjoy the majestic bagpipe sounds of the Queen's beloved Scotland, sing along to boisterous English music hall tunes, revel in the topsy-turvy world of Gilbert and Sullivan operas, and have pictures taken to create a personal "carte de visite." Girls and boys can even make their own royal crown at a hands-on workshop. Kids of all ages can remember the day for the rest of his or her reign with a photo album of this royal visit to the Getty Center.
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MUSEUM COURTYARD STAGE
Ian Whitcomb and The Bungalow Boys —
British Music Hall Tunes
11:00–11:45 a.m. and 2:45–3:30 p.m.
These wide-ranging entertainers will present a program of songs, stories and monologues, as heard in the British music halls in their heyday of the late 1890s to early 1900s. The Bungalow Boys are a floating all-acoustic band specializing in classic American and British songs and have been performing with Whitcomb for 30 years.
Ian Whitcomb and The Bungalow Boys —
British Music Hall Tunes
11:00–11:45 a.m. and 2:45–3:30 p.m.
These wide-ranging entertainers will present a program of songs, stories and monologues, as heard in the British music halls in their heyday of the late 1890s to early 1900s. The Bungalow Boys are a floating all-acoustic band specializing in classic American and British songs and have been performing with Whitcomb for 30 years.
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Ian Whitelaw
12:15–12:45 p.m. and 4:00–4:30 p.m.
A world-renowned musician of 47 years, Ian Whitelaw brings his passion for highland music and dance to the Getty. Playing the Highland Bagpipe, Whitelaw and friends will present this remarkable instrument along with highland dancing for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Whitelaw will also be playing bagpipes throughout the day in various locations.
12:15–12:45 p.m. and 4:00–4:30 p.m.
A world-renowned musician of 47 years, Ian Whitelaw brings his passion for highland music and dance to the Getty. Playing the Highland Bagpipe, Whitelaw and friends will present this remarkable instrument along with highland dancing for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Whitelaw will also be playing bagpipes throughout the day in various locations.
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Pacific Opera Project (POP)
1:15–2:00 p.m. and 5:00–5:45 p.m.
Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operetta, The Mikado, has been delighting audiences since its premiere in 1885. In typical POP style, this classic is transported from the days of Japanese royalty in elaborate silk kimonos to gritty, modern-day Harajuku costume. Bold colors, eye-catching patterns, exotic garments (cut 'types') and interesting piercings abound to give this beloved classic a POP-worthy twist. POP brings eight singers to the Getty for a shortened version of this crowd-pleasing production. Perfect for all ages!
1:15–2:00 p.m. and 5:00–5:45 p.m.
Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operetta, The Mikado, has been delighting audiences since its premiere in 1885. In typical POP style, this classic is transported from the days of Japanese royalty in elaborate silk kimonos to gritty, modern-day Harajuku costume. Bold colors, eye-catching patterns, exotic garments (cut 'types') and interesting piercings abound to give this beloved classic a POP-worthy twist. POP brings eight singers to the Getty for a shortened version of this crowd-pleasing production. Perfect for all ages!
Snap Yourself
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Have your photo taken and then share them with your friends or subjects, much like Queen Victoria did in her day. Each picture will be printed with six images of the same photo so that you can also use them in the Festival workshops.
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Have your photo taken and then share them with your friends or subjects, much like Queen Victoria did in her day. Each picture will be printed with six images of the same photo so that you can also use them in the Festival workshops.
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MUSEUM LECTURE HALL
At home with LA Opera:
Songs from the Victorian Parlour
Noon–12:45 p.m. and 2:15–3:00 p.m.
LA Opera artists invite you to "join them in the parlour" for an afternoon around the piano as they perform popular and beloved songs of the 19th century. As the Victorian era progressed, more families were able to afford the luxury of a musical instrument and training. Families often enjoyed recreational music-making together before the arrival of the phonograph and radio. Some of the earliest parlour songs were adaptations of operatic hits and older folk ballads, inspired by love and nature. Later in the 19th century, composers such as Stephen Foster began to specifically compose and publish songs intended for amateur performance. Ironically, these very popular parlour songs were soon taken up by professional singers for public recitals!
"Home Sweet Home," "Beautiful Dreamer," "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," "Vine, Vine and Eglantine," and "After the Ball" are a few of the delightful songs that will be performed...just don't be surprised if you are asked to sing along!
At home with LA Opera:
Songs from the Victorian Parlour
Noon–12:45 p.m. and 2:15–3:00 p.m.
LA Opera artists invite you to "join them in the parlour" for an afternoon around the piano as they perform popular and beloved songs of the 19th century. As the Victorian era progressed, more families were able to afford the luxury of a musical instrument and training. Families often enjoyed recreational music-making together before the arrival of the phonograph and radio. Some of the earliest parlour songs were adaptations of operatic hits and older folk ballads, inspired by love and nature. Later in the 19th century, composers such as Stephen Foster began to specifically compose and publish songs intended for amateur performance. Ironically, these very popular parlour songs were soon taken up by professional singers for public recitals!
"Home Sweet Home," "Beautiful Dreamer," "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," "Vine, Vine and Eglantine," and "After the Ball" are a few of the delightful songs that will be performed...just don't be surprised if you are asked to sing along!
WORKSHOPS
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Want to be Royal?
Girls and boys can make fun or elaborate tiaras and crowns, and imagine what it would be like to be Queen or King of the Getty.
Make a Photo Album
Participants can organize their Snap Yourself photos taken in the courtyard into a miniature photo album to remember their time as rulers of the Getty.
Portrait Postcards
Children can use one of the photos taken at Snap Yourself in the courtyard and turn it into a postcard to mail to family or friends.
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Want to be Royal?
Girls and boys can make fun or elaborate tiaras and crowns, and imagine what it would be like to be Queen or King of the Getty.
Make a Photo Album
Participants can organize their Snap Yourself photos taken in the courtyard into a miniature photo album to remember their time as rulers of the Getty.
Portrait Postcards
Children can use one of the photos taken at Snap Yourself in the courtyard and turn it into a postcard to mail to family or friends.
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