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VSAO5616: Advanced Opera Diction 4
2024 unit information
The aim is to develop student's ability to perform at a professional standard by applying the highest standards of analytical/contextual knowledge to the process of performing Italian, French and German language in operatic repertoire. The unit provides the student with further development of spoken and singing diction, International Phonetic Alphabet and grammatical structures underlying Italian, French and German which will enhance student's interpretative abilities through interaction with and synthesis of music and text in performance.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
| Code | VSAO5616 |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VSAO5615 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. perform complex 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.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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