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VSAO5611: Opera Language 1
2024 unit information
The aim of this unit is to introduce the student to the importance of the Italian, French and German language and language coaching for singers. The unit will provide the student with a foundation in spoken and singing diction, International Phonetic Alphabet and grammatical structures underlying Italian, French and German through the study of operatic repertoire. As these skills are strongly related to singing technique and dramatic interpretation/communication, singing diction is taught primarily in individual coaching within the seminars.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
| Code | VSAO5611 |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. perform operatic repertoire in class and concert practice, demonstrating a professional level of understanding of the pronunciation of the major languages in different musical periods
- LO2. deliver recitative in a fluent, accurate and expressive performance
- LO3. present spoken dialogue
- LO4. demonstrate an individual interpretation based on the synergy between poetry, rhythm, dynamic differences and expression markings
- LO5. prepare repertoire for ensemble and performance classes, opera school productions, and concert performances.
- LO6. participate in a proactive manner in classroom activities.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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