Opera studies 3: operas in production

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

We will be studying mainly well-known operas, based around what will be performed in and around London in 2019-20. Each opera will be put into its historical context, with a study of its composer’s typical style, the circumstances of its composition and reception, and its legacy in terms of popularity and/or innovation. The operas to be studied will be announced near the start-date of the course.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Identify typical operatic styles from various historical periods
- Identify well-known and lesser-known operas by various composers
- Understand the historical context of each opera
- Analyse significant moments in each opera, sung, or played by the orchestra
- Understand the place of each opera in terms of innovation, the reputation of its composer and librettist, and its success.

- Please bring a notebook and pen.
- You may wish to buy some of the music or books recommended in class.

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Course programme

- A brief historical overview of operatic style
- The composers and librettists of our chosen operas
- The plots and story-telling in our chosen operas
- Significant musical features
- The creation of musical effects which help the narrative
- The rôle of the orchestra in opera. Tutor: Pauline Greene [external website].

You will be taught using a range of techniques including short lectures, slide shows and discussions, practical demonstrations on the piano and guided listening sessions. Courses use a variety of materials including YouTube clips. Links to these are given on handouts so that further exploration may take place between classes if you wish. Occasional short preparation tasks, such as listening to a piece of music or reading about a person or style, may be set from time to time. Listening and reading outside class is encouraged and, once enrolled, further online resources will be available via Google Classroom.

Additional information

To find out more about music appreciation classes and to read some of our recommendations, please see the blog post Music history and appreciation: the 2018/19 programme which lists our full programme of classes listed by term, and by day of the week. You may then click on each title to read the full course outline. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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