Opera history

Teacher: Mette Borg

The course gives an overview and presents highlights from opera history in the context of broader music/culture perspectives in relation to the epochs, composers and works in question.

PREREQUISITES

Competences and knowledge corresponding to an artistic BA or similar. Familiarity with stage/performative arts and/or classical music/culture an advantage.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of the subject, the student is expected to:

• Be familiar with major works, librettists and composers from opera history
• Possess knowledge of style features and dramaturgical and compositional characteristics in the various historical periods
• Possess knowledge of the historically and culturally relevant features of the relevant periods.

TEACHING AND WORKING METHODS

Lectures/presentations

GROUP FORMATION

Approx. 15. Room for 2-3 external participants.

ASSESSMENT

Not relevant.

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