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Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera at Harvard University Overview
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera
at Harvard University
Learn about Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, one of the first operas ever written
Duration | 3 weeks |
Total fee | ₹12,377 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
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Course Level | UG Certificate |
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera at Harvard University Highlights
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera
at Harvard University
- Earn a certificate from Harvard University
- Topics covered: Music, Culture
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera at Harvard University Course details
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera
at Harvard University
What are the course deliverables?
- Identify and describe the technical and formal aspects of 17th century opera
- Understand the instruments of Monteverdi's orchestra, as well as the voice types of the singers
- Appreciate cultural context and performance circumstances of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo
More about this course
- Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo premiered in Mantua in 1607 and continues to be regarded as one of the most important examples of early opera. With L’Orfeo, Monteverdi helped to establish the techniques and traditions that continue to inform the genre of opera to this day
- Harvard’s Thomas Forrest Kelly (Morton B. Knafel Professor of Music) guides learners through the first half of L’Orfeo, highlighting aspects of operatic form and dramatic technique, the rehearsals and cultural context for the premiere performance, and the work’s continued relevance today
- There will also be a focus on Monteverdi’s life and work as a Renaissance court musician
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera at Harvard University Curriculum
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera
at Harvard University
Music, Culture
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera at Harvard University Faculty details
Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and the Birth of Opera
at Harvard University
Thomas Forrest Kelly
Designation : Morton B. Knafel Professor of Music, Harvard University
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