This course gives us an introduction to German Opera and the evolution of opera as well. It explores the concept of how music conveys the drama throughout the course.
You will understand how Wagner conveys the meaning of the opera through motives. It further explores musical gestures and how it helped various composers develop their style in opera as well. You will understand in detail the importance of orchestra in German Opera.
This module introduces you to how Das Rheingold uses motives as an essential factor in conveying the drama. You will also learn the importance of the orchestra in German opera.
Video: After Wagner and Unit 3 Wrap-up•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
Overview•30 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Wagner•30 minutes
Wagner - Part II•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 40 minutes
Unit 3: Discussion•30 minutes
Unit 3: Opera Learning Journal•10 minutes
Unit 4: Twentieth-century German opera
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores Richard Strauss’ development and influences as a composer. You will also understand how music unfolds the drama in his work reiterating the importance of orchestra in German opera.
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