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Famous Opera Choruses 1 (MUSI20084)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25Not available in 2019
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Students will have the opportunity to sing some of the great choruses from the operatic repertoire covering the period from Purcell to the early 20th century. Repertoire will include examples from the Italian, French, German, Russian and English operatic repertoires.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- perform a variety of operatic choruses with confidence and a degree of musical understanding
- have an understanding of musical styles and periods as demonstrated through the choral literature
- have an understanding of the concepts of text and music combining to create drama
- assess the place of the chorus in the dramatic art form known as opera
- have an appreciation for the way in which the voice is capable of expressing a wide range of human emotions through text and music
- have an understanding of the way in which the voice works as a musical instrument
- have an understanding of the musical elements involved in the composition of a chorus such as melody, rhythm, harmony and language.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal and performance
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- study selected repertoire to performance standard
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
Last updated: 3 November 2022