Vocal Literature and History 1

Course unit code:

103DLZ1

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

2nd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Otomar KVĚCH

Name of lecturer(s):

Otomar KVĚCH

Study Objectives:

Good knowledge of the fundamental repertoire of the period, basic knowledge of the lesser known works of the period. Knowledge of current events in opera performance studies.

Mode of delivery:

Instructor lectures, literature study, discussions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Expanded knowledge of the basic repertoire of this period (including Czech works), orientation in lesser played titles of this period.

Recommended optional programme components

Watching appropriate performances, television broadcast recordings, DVD screenings.

Course contents:

Verdi, Wagner and his Gesamtkunstwerk, Great Operas, national culture, verismo, R. Strauss, impresionism. Song and Cantata creations of that period.

Study materials:

Verdi, Wagner and his Gesamtkunstwerk, Great Operas, national culture, verismo, R. Strauss, impresionism. Song and Cantata creations of that period.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Watching appropriate performances, television broadcast recordings, DVD screenings.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam over given material.

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 Zpěv (Bc) (next compulsory subject)