Vocal Literature and History 2

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.

Mode of study:

lectures, discussions, screenings.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Good knowledge of the fundamental repertoire of the period (including Czech works), good bearing in less popular works of the period.

Recommended optional programme components:

Watching relevant performances, TV broadcast recordings and DVD screenings.

Course contents:

Verdi, Wagner and his „Gesamtkunstwerk,“ grand opera, national culture, Verismo, R. Strauss, impressionism, Song and Cantata works of the period.

Recommended or required reading:

As last semester, additionally, various collections of opera works.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Watching relevant performances, TV broadcast recordings, DVD screenings.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity in lectures, final interview.

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Note:

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 Zpěv (Bc) (next compulsory subject)