Greenberg, Robert 1954-
How to Listen to and Understand Opera / Robert Greenberg ; The Teaching Company. - 1st ed. - Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, 1997. - 8 DVDs (1440 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Course Guidebook (iv, 262 p. : ill. ; 19 cm) - The Great Courses Fine Arts and Music Music Appreciation .
Includes 32 x 45 min. lectures.
Also Includes Course Guidebook.
The Course Guidebook includes a glossary and bibliographical references.
"With the knowledge of opera from this course, you will understand how music has the power to reveal truths beyond the spoken word; how opera is a unique marriage of words and music in which the whole is far greater than its parts. You will learn the reasons for opera's enduring popularity. And you will be able to explore in great depth the extraordinary and compelling world of opera.
Professor Greenberg is to the lecture what Mozart was to opera. Brilliant, irreverent toward his subject and yet awed by it, he is ingenious in his approach to ensure that his work will have its intended effect on the listener.
The music is transcendently beautiful. In this course, you will listen to some of the most extraordinary artistic works of all time. Customers who have taken this course report:
The history of opera is traced from its beginning in the early 17th century to around 1924. The lectures examine landmark operas; musical, cultural, and social developments that influenced opera's growth; and the influence of national languages and cultures on opera." (Publisher's Website) CONTENTS:
DISC 1
Lecture 1. Introduction and Words and Music, I
Lecture 2. Introduction and Words and Music, II
Lecture 3. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, I
Lecture 4. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, II
DISC 2
Lecture 5. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, I
Lecture 6. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, II
Lecture 7. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, III
Lecture 8. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, IV
DISC 3
Lecture 9. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, I
Lecture 10. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, II
Lecture 11. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, III
Lecture 12. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, IV
DISC 4
Lecture 13. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, I
Lecture 14. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, II
Lecture 15. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, III
Lecture 16. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, IV
DISC 5
Lecture 17. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, I
Lecture 18. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, II
Lecture 19. Verdi and Otello, I
Lecture 20. Verdi and Otello, II
DISC 6
Lecture 21. Verdi and Otello, III
Lecture 22. Verdi and Otello, IV
Lecture 23. French Opera, I
Lecture 24. French Opera, II
DISC 7
Lecture 25. German Opera Comes of Age
Lecture 26. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, I
Lecture 27. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, II
Lecture 28. Late Romantic German Opera - Richard Strauss and Salome
DISC 8
Lecture 29. Russian Opera, I
Lecture 30. Russian Opera, II
Lecture 31. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, I
Lecture 32. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, II
"With the knowledge of opera from this course, you will understand how music has the power to reveal truths beyond the spoken word; how opera is a unique marriage of words and music in which the whole is far greater than its parts. You will learn the reasons for opera's enduring popularity. And you will be able to explore in great depth the extraordinary and compelling world of opera.
Professor Greenberg is to the lecture what Mozart was to opera. Brilliant, irreverent toward his subject and yet awed by it, he is ingenious in his approach to ensure that his work will have its intended effect on the listener.
The music is transcendently beautiful. In this course, you will listen to some of the most extraordinary artistic works of all time. Customers who have taken this course report:
The history of opera is traced from its beginning in the early 17th century to around 1924. The lectures examine landmark operas; musical, cultural, and social developments that influenced opera's growth; and the influence of national languages and cultures on opera." (Publisher's Website) DVD CONTENTS:
DISC 1
Lecture 1. Introduction and Words and Music, I
Lecture 2. Introduction and Words and Music, II
Lecture 3. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, I
Lecture 4. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, II
DISC 2
Lecture 5. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, I
Lecture 6. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, II
Lecture 7. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, III
Lecture 8. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, IV
DISC 3
Lecture 9. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, I
Lecture 10. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, II
Lecture 11. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, III
Lecture 12. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, IV
DISC 4
Lecture 13. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, I
Lecture 14. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, II
Lecture 15. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, III
Lecture 16. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, IV
DISC 5
Lecture 17. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, I
Lecture 18. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, II
Lecture 19. Verdi and Otello, I
Lecture 20. Verdi and Otello, II
DISC 6
Lecture 21. Verdi and Otello, III
Lecture 22. Verdi and Otello, IV
Lecture 23. French Opera, I
Lecture 24. French Opera, II
DISC 7
Lecture 25. German Opera Comes of Age
Lecture 26. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, I
Lecture 27. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, II
Lecture 28. Late Romantic German Opera - Richard Strauss and Salome
DISC 8
Lecture 29. Russian Opera, I
Lecture 30. Russian Opera, II
Lecture 31. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, I
Lecture 32. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, II COURSE GUIDEBOOK CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION
Professor Biography
Course Scope
LECTURE GUIDES
Lectures 1-2: Introduction and Words and Music
Lectures 3-4: A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music
Lectures 5-8: The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo
Lectures 9-12: The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo
Lectures 13-16: The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
Lectures 17-18: The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville
Lectures 19-22: Verdi and Otello
Lectures 23-24: French Opera
Lecture 25: German Opera Comes of Age
Lecture 26-27: Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde
Lecture 28: Late Romantic German Opera - Richard Strauss and Salome
Lecture 29-30: Russian Opera
Lecture 31-32: Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Timeline
Glossary
Biographical Notes
Bibliography
DVD.
1565855841 (dvd)
Opera
History
Music Analysis
Music Appreciation
Vocal Music
Filmed lectures.
ML1700.1 / .G74 2003d
How to Listen to and Understand Opera / Robert Greenberg ; The Teaching Company. - 1st ed. - Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, 1997. - 8 DVDs (1440 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Course Guidebook (iv, 262 p. : ill. ; 19 cm) - The Great Courses Fine Arts and Music Music Appreciation .
Includes 32 x 45 min. lectures.
Also Includes Course Guidebook.
The Course Guidebook includes a glossary and bibliographical references.
"With the knowledge of opera from this course, you will understand how music has the power to reveal truths beyond the spoken word; how opera is a unique marriage of words and music in which the whole is far greater than its parts. You will learn the reasons for opera's enduring popularity. And you will be able to explore in great depth the extraordinary and compelling world of opera.
Professor Greenberg is to the lecture what Mozart was to opera. Brilliant, irreverent toward his subject and yet awed by it, he is ingenious in his approach to ensure that his work will have its intended effect on the listener.
The music is transcendently beautiful. In this course, you will listen to some of the most extraordinary artistic works of all time. Customers who have taken this course report:
The history of opera is traced from its beginning in the early 17th century to around 1924. The lectures examine landmark operas; musical, cultural, and social developments that influenced opera's growth; and the influence of national languages and cultures on opera." (Publisher's Website) CONTENTS:
DISC 1
Lecture 1. Introduction and Words and Music, I
Lecture 2. Introduction and Words and Music, II
Lecture 3. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, I
Lecture 4. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, II
DISC 2
Lecture 5. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, I
Lecture 6. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, II
Lecture 7. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, III
Lecture 8. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, IV
DISC 3
Lecture 9. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, I
Lecture 10. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, II
Lecture 11. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, III
Lecture 12. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, IV
DISC 4
Lecture 13. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, I
Lecture 14. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, II
Lecture 15. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, III
Lecture 16. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, IV
DISC 5
Lecture 17. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, I
Lecture 18. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, II
Lecture 19. Verdi and Otello, I
Lecture 20. Verdi and Otello, II
DISC 6
Lecture 21. Verdi and Otello, III
Lecture 22. Verdi and Otello, IV
Lecture 23. French Opera, I
Lecture 24. French Opera, II
DISC 7
Lecture 25. German Opera Comes of Age
Lecture 26. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, I
Lecture 27. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, II
Lecture 28. Late Romantic German Opera - Richard Strauss and Salome
DISC 8
Lecture 29. Russian Opera, I
Lecture 30. Russian Opera, II
Lecture 31. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, I
Lecture 32. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, II
"With the knowledge of opera from this course, you will understand how music has the power to reveal truths beyond the spoken word; how opera is a unique marriage of words and music in which the whole is far greater than its parts. You will learn the reasons for opera's enduring popularity. And you will be able to explore in great depth the extraordinary and compelling world of opera.
Professor Greenberg is to the lecture what Mozart was to opera. Brilliant, irreverent toward his subject and yet awed by it, he is ingenious in his approach to ensure that his work will have its intended effect on the listener.
The music is transcendently beautiful. In this course, you will listen to some of the most extraordinary artistic works of all time. Customers who have taken this course report:
The history of opera is traced from its beginning in the early 17th century to around 1924. The lectures examine landmark operas; musical, cultural, and social developments that influenced opera's growth; and the influence of national languages and cultures on opera." (Publisher's Website) DVD CONTENTS:
DISC 1
Lecture 1. Introduction and Words and Music, I
Lecture 2. Introduction and Words and Music, II
Lecture 3. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, I
Lecture 4. A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music, II
DISC 2
Lecture 5. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, I
Lecture 6. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, II
Lecture 7. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, III
Lecture 8. The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo, IV
DISC 3
Lecture 9. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, I
Lecture 10. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, II
Lecture 11. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, III
Lecture 12. The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo, IV
DISC 4
Lecture 13. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, I
Lecture 14. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, II
Lecture 15. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, III
Lecture 16. The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, IV
DISC 5
Lecture 17. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, I
Lecture 18. The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville, II
Lecture 19. Verdi and Otello, I
Lecture 20. Verdi and Otello, II
DISC 6
Lecture 21. Verdi and Otello, III
Lecture 22. Verdi and Otello, IV
Lecture 23. French Opera, I
Lecture 24. French Opera, II
DISC 7
Lecture 25. German Opera Comes of Age
Lecture 26. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, I
Lecture 27. Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde, II
Lecture 28. Late Romantic German Opera - Richard Strauss and Salome
DISC 8
Lecture 29. Russian Opera, I
Lecture 30. Russian Opera, II
Lecture 31. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, I
Lecture 32. Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca, II COURSE GUIDEBOOK CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION
Professor Biography
Course Scope
LECTURE GUIDES
Lectures 1-2: Introduction and Words and Music
Lectures 3-4: A Brief History of Vocal Expression in Music
Lectures 5-8: The Invention of Opera and Monteverdi's Orfeo
Lectures 9-12: The Growth of Opera, the Development of Italian Opera Seria, and Mozart's Idomeneo
Lectures 13-16: The Rise of Opera Buffa and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
Lectures 17-18: The Bel Canto Style and Rossini's The Barber of Seville
Lectures 19-22: Verdi and Otello
Lectures 23-24: French Opera
Lecture 25: German Opera Comes of Age
Lecture 26-27: Richard Wagner and Tristan und Isolde
Lecture 28: Late Romantic German Opera - Richard Strauss and Salome
Lecture 29-30: Russian Opera
Lecture 31-32: Verismo, Puccini, and Tosca
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Timeline
Glossary
Biographical Notes
Bibliography
DVD.
1565855841 (dvd)
Opera
History
Music Analysis
Music Appreciation
Vocal Music
Filmed lectures.
ML1700.1 / .G74 2003d