Introduction to Italian Opera: A Musical Journey
Explore Italian opera masterpieces while building critical listening techniques and understanding of operatic traditions and style.
Explore Italian opera masterpieces while building critical listening techniques and understanding of operatic traditions and style.
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Italian opera with this introductory course designed for both beginners and seasoned listeners. Structured as a two-act learning experience, this course equips you with essential tools to appreciate and analyze opera, focusing on Italian composers and their works. In Act I, develop a toolbox of skills to identify specific moments and gestures in operatic performances. Act II applies these skills through engaging listening activities featuring renowned Italian composers. Gain insights into the history and conventions of Italian opera while honing your musical analysis abilities. This course aims to foster a lifelong appreciation for opera, connecting you with a global community of enthusiasts and encouraging local engagement with this rich art form.
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What you'll learn
Develop advanced listening skills for appreciating Italian opera
Understand the historical context and development of Italian opera
Identify and analyze key conventions in Italian operatic works
Apply musical analysis techniques to operatic performances
Explore the works of major Italian opera composers
Connect opera to broader themes in human experience and culture
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Module Description
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Italian opera, catering to both newcomers and experienced listeners. The curriculum is structured in two acts: Act I focuses on developing fundamental listening skills and analytical techniques, while Act II applies these skills to works by renowned Italian opera composers. Students will explore the history of Italian opera, its conventions, and its cultural significance. The course emphasizes practical listening experiences and encourages students to connect with opera on a personal level. By the end of the course, participants will have developed advanced listening skills, gained historical context, and be equipped to appreciate opera as a lifelong interest. The course also aims to foster a sense of community among opera enthusiasts, encouraging global connections and local engagement with opera.
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Instructors
Jacob H. Strauss 1922 Professor of Music
Steve Swayne is a professor specializing in art music from 1700 to the present, opera, American musical theater, and more. He has received fellowships from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. An accomplished author, he has published articles in various music journals and written two books, including Orpheus in Manhattan, which won the 2012 ASCAP Nicolas Slonimsky Award. Currently, he is working on projects related to chamber musicals, music and neuroscience, and American composer David Diamond. A recipient of the Professor John Rassias Faculty Award, he has taught at several institutions and served as president of the American Musicological Society. Swayne is also an accomplished concert pianist.
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