Opera Repertoire Study 9

Subject guarantor:

Josef KUCHINKA, Norbert BAXA

Name of lecturer(s):

Josef KUCHINKA, Norbert BAXA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is a studz of the fundamental Czech and World opera repertoire at the piano, management of interpretation and conducting issues (analysis of opera as a form music-drama, working with voices, instrumentation and chor settings, style, tempo, etc.).

Mode of study:

contact instruction.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Study of selected opera works from the 18th to 20th centuries and their conducting from the piano.

Recommended or required reading:

M.P. Mussorsky: Boris Godunov, G. Bizet: Carmen, B. Martinů: one of his opera works.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

None

Assessment methods and criteria:

Analysis and conducting of selected works at the piano. Credit

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Dirigování (Mg) (next compulsory subject)