Ep 20. The Opera Contest / Maestro Martha
- February 21, 2011
Martha Speaks season 2 episode 20 is titled The Opera Contest / Maestro Martha. The episode follows Martha, a talking dog, as she gets a chance to conduct an opera at the town's opera house. Martha is an opera lover and is excited about the opportunity. She is even more thrilled when she learns that she will be conducting her original composition.
The episode begins with Helen, Martha's owner, and her friends T.D. and Alice preparing for an opera contest. They are planning to perform a song from Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute.' Martha is listening to them practice and offers to help. However, when she starts singing along, everyone is surprised at how terrible her voice is. Martha is disappointed and wonders if she will ever be good enough to be a part of an opera.
Just then, Martha gets a call from the town's opera house. The conductor has heard her sing and is impressed with her unique voice. He invites her to conduct an opera at their upcoming concert. Martha is thrilled with this opportunity and begins to prepare her piece for the show.
As Martha begins her preparation, she realizes that conducting an opera is not an easy task. She meets with the conductor and the singers and learns about the different ways to lead the orchestra. The conductor teaches her how to read the score, how to use a baton, and how to give signals to the orchestra.
On the day of the show, Martha is nervous but excited. She takes the stage and begins conducting her original piece. The song starts off well, but soon, Martha gets carried away with her conducting and starts making mistakes. The orchestra and the singers are confused by her signals, and the entire performance falls apart.
Martha is disappointed with herself, but her friends console her and remind her that making mistakes is a part of learning. They persuade her to give conducting another try. Helen, T.D., and Alice offer to help Martha with her second attempt. They rehearse together and help her stay focused.
On the night of the contest, Martha returns to the opera house. This time, she is more confident and more prepared. She takes the stage once again and begins conducting her piece. This time, she remembers all the lessons she learned and stays focused. The orchestra and the singers follow her lead, and the song ends with a thunderous applause.
The judges declare Martha the winner of the contest. She is thrilled and grateful to her friends who helped her along the way. The episode ends with Martha thanking her friends and the conductor, promising to continue learning and growing as a conductor.
Overall, The Opera Contest / Maestro Martha episode of Martha Speaks season 2 is a heartwarming story about perseverance, friendship, and the joy of learning. The show emphasizes the importance of trying, even if it means making mistakes. Through Martha's journey of conducting an opera, the episode encourages viewers to stay curious and follow their dreams, no matter how unconventional they may seem.
