Opera Conducting Theory 4

Course unit code:

102TDP4

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

2nd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Norbert BAXA, František BABICKÝ, Josef KUCHINKA

Name of lecturer(s):

Norbert BAXA, František BABICKÝ, Josef KUCHINKA

Study Objectives:

The course aim is to introduce students to characteristic composition elements of an opera work. Unity of all components participant in an opera performance. Conductor practice methods with individual elements of an opera ensemble. Study plan and procedure. Conductor collaboration with the director and designer. Conductor's organization on opera operations.

Mode of delivery:

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Recommended optional programme components

none

Course contents:

Introduction to opera interpretation issues, such as the music-drama form. Theory instructions for working with an opera ensemble and the conductor's activities in opera operations.

Study materials:

Characteristic composition elements of an opera work. Unity of all components participant in an opera performance. Conductor practice methods with individual elements of an opera ensemble. Study plan and procedure. Conductor collaboration with the director and designer. Conductor's organization on opera operations.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

Mock analysis of subsequent exams with an orchestra, preparations for opera performance. Credit.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

No internship established for this course.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Dirigování (Mg) (next compulsory subject)