Module #1 Introduction to Baroque Opera Overview of the course and the significance of Baroque Opera
Module #2 The Roots of Opera:Ancient Greece to Renaissance Italy Exploring the precursors to Opera and the cultural context of 16th-century Italy
Module #3 The Birth of Opera:Florence and Mantua (1590s-1610s) The first operas and their composers, including Peri and Monteverdi
Module #4 The Early Baroque Style:Music and Libretto Characteristics of early Baroque opera, including musical styles and poetic conventions
Module #5 Venetian Opera:The Golden Age (1610s-1650s) The rise of public opera houses and the development of the genre in Venice
Module #6 Monteverdi and the Venice School In-depth exploration of Monteverdis operas and his influence on the genre
Module #7 The Emergence of Opera in Rome and Naples The spread of opera to other Italian cities and the role of the Roman and Neapolitan schools
Module #8 The Development of Opera Seria The rise of opera seria and its characteristic themes and musical styles
Module #9 Alessandro Scarlatti and the Neapolitan School The life and works of Scarlatti and his influence on the development of opera
Module #10 Opera Buffa:The Rise of Comic Opera The emergence of opera buffa and its characteristic themes and musical styles
Module #11 Handel and the London Opera Scene (1710s-1740s) Handels operas and their impact on the London opera scene
Module #12 Vivaldi and the Venetian Revival Vivaldis operas and his role in the Venetian revival of the 1730s-1740s
Module #13 The Operatic reforms of Christoph Willibald Gluck Glucks reforms and their impact on the development of opera
Module #14 The Rise of Opera in Germany and Austria The spread of opera to German-speaking lands and the emergence of national styles
Module #15 The Baroque Opera Singer:Training, Technique, and Performance Practice The skills and techniques required of Baroque opera singers
Module #16 Baroque Opera and the Visual Arts The relationship between Baroque opera and the visual arts, including set design and costumes
Module #17 The Social Context of Baroque Opera The social and cultural context of Baroque opera, including patronage and audience
Module #18 The Legacy of Baroque Opera The influence of Baroque opera on later opera and musical genres
Module #19 Performance and Revival:Baroque Opera Today Modern performances and revivals of Baroque operas, including challenges and opportunities
Module #20 Case Study:A Close Reading of a Baroque Opera In-depth analysis of a specific Baroque opera, including its music, libretto, and performance history
Module #21 Research and Analysis:Approaches to Studying Baroque Opera Methodologies and approaches to researching and analyzing Baroque opera
Module #22 Composer Spotlight:Claudio Monteverdi In-depth exploration of Monteverdis life and works, including his operas
Module #23 Composer Spotlight:George Frideric Handel In-depth exploration of Handels life and works, including his operas
Module #24 Opera and Society:The Politics of Baroque Opera The relationship between Baroque opera and politics, including royal patronage and censorship
Module #25 Opera and Literature:The Libretto and Its Sources The relationship between Baroque opera and literature, including the role of the libretto and its sources
Module #26 Opera and Dance:The Role of Dance in Baroque Opera The role of dance in Baroque opera, including choreography and stage design
Module #27 Opera and Instrumentation:The Role of Instruments in Baroque Opera The role of instruments in Baroque opera, including orchestration and instrumental technique
Module #28 The Future of Baroque Opera:Trends and Directions Current trends and directions in Baroque opera performance and scholarship
Module #29 Conclusion:The Significance of Baroque Opera Review of key themes and concepts, and the relevance of Baroque opera today
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Baroque Opera: Origins and Evolution career
