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Music Appreciation: Shakespeare and Verdi
Course details
Course code
Q00017430Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Wokingham and DistrictTutor
Robin JohnFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
The Bradbury Community Centre (WokinghamRose Street
Rose Street
Wokingham
RG40 1XS
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
From the 20+ operas written by Verdi during his 50 year career, this course will focus on the three ‘Shakespeare’ operas written at key points in his life - Macbeth, Othello and Falstaff. The course will tell the story of how these operas came to be written, with the latter two created after a long period of inactivity when no new operas were produced. You will gain an insight into Verdi’s modus operandi, his obsession for detail and his love of Shakespeare. To illustrate Verdi’s great dramatic skills, extensive audio and video excerpts from these works will be presented. You will also learn about his fear of making an operatic setting of King Lear, which Verdi many times started but did not bring to fruition.
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