Opera Repertoire Study 6

Subject guarantor:

Norbert BAXA

Name of lecturer(s):

Norbert BAXA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is a study of the fundamental opera repertoire of Czech and the world at the piano, managing interpretation and conducting issues (opera analysis as a form of music-drama, working with the voice, instrumentation and choral composition, 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 of the 18th-20th centuries and their conducting at the piano.

Recommended or required reading:

L.Janáček: Káťa Kabanova or Liška Bystrouška,

G.Verdi: La Traviatta or Othello,

W.A.Mozart: Don Giovanni

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

None

Assessment methods and criteria:

Analysis and conducting of selected compositions from the piano. Exam.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Dirigování (Bc) (next compulsory subject)