Vocal Literature and History 1

Subject guarantor:

Otomar KVĚCH

Name of lecturer(s):

Otomar KVĚCH

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

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 study:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

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.

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 Zpěv (Bc) (next compulsory subject)