Module #1 Introduction to Opera in the Baroque Period Overview of the course, definition of opera, and significance of the Baroque period
Module #2 Florence and the Medici:The Birthplace of Opera Exploring the cultural and historical context of Florence and the Medici familys role in the development of opera
Module #3 Jacopo Peri and the First Opera:Dafne (1597) Analyzing the life and works of Jacopo Peri, composer of the first known opera, Dafne
Module #4 The Evolution of Opera:From Dafne to Euridice (1600) Examining the development of opera from Peris Dafne to his subsequent work, Euridice
Module #5 Claudio Monteverdi:The Master of Early Opera Introducing the life and works of Claudio Monteverdi, a key figure in the development of opera
Module #6 Monteverdis LOrfeo (1607):A Game-Changer in Opera In-depth analysis of Monteverdis landmark opera, LOrfeo
Module #7 The Spread of Opera:From Italy to Europe Examining how opera spread from Italy to other European countries during the Baroque period
Module #8 The Role of Librettists in Operas Development Exploring the importance of librettists, such as Ottavio Rinuccini and Giovanni Francesco Busenello
Module #9 Opera in Venice:The Rise of Public Opera Houses Discussing the growth of public opera houses in Venice and their impact on the development of opera
Module #10 Francesco Cavalli and the Venetian Opera Analyzing the life and works of Francesco Cavalli, a prominent Venetian opera composer
Module #11 Musical Characteristics of Baroque Opera Examining the musical features that define Baroque opera, including harmony, melody, and rhythm
Module #12 Dramatic Structure and Narrative in Baroque Opera Exploring the dramatic structure and narrative techniques used in Baroque opera
Module #13 The Rise of the Castrati:Male Sopranos in Baroque Opera Delving into the phenomenon of castrati and their significant role in Baroque opera
Module #14 Opera and the Aristocracy:Patronage and Support Investigating the relationships between opera composers and aristocratic patrons during the Baroque period
Module #15 The Intersection of Opera and other Art Forms Examining the connections between opera and other art forms, such as ballet, drama, and visual arts
Module #16 The Legacy of Baroque Opera Assessing the impact of Baroque opera on the development of opera and Western classical music
Module #17 Performance Practices in Baroque Opera Exploring the performance practices and techniques used in Baroque opera
Module #18 Baroque Opera in Modern Times:Revivals and Interpretations Discussing modern approaches to performing and interpreting Baroque opera
Module #19 Case Study:A Production of Monteverdis LIncoronazione di Poppea Analyzing a specific production of Monteverdis LIncoronazione di Poppea and its creative choices
Module #20 Researching and Writing about Baroque Opera Guidance on conducting research and writing about Baroque opera
Module #21 Comparing Baroque Opera to Other Musical Genres Comparing and contrasting Baroque opera with other musical genres, such as oratorio and cantata
Module #22 The Social and Cultural Context of Baroque Opera Examining the social and cultural context in which Baroque opera emerged and flourished
Module #23 Women in Baroque Opera:Composers, Librettists, and Performers Highlighting the contributions and achievements of women in Baroque opera
Module #24 Baroque Opera and the Rise of National Identity Exploring how opera contributed to the development of national identities during the Baroque period
Module #25 The Globalization of Opera:Baroque Opera Beyond Europe Investigating the spread of Baroque opera beyond Europe and its adaptability in non-Western cultures
Module #26 Opera and Politics:The Baroque Period Analyzing the relationships between opera and politics during the Baroque period
Module #27 The Iconography of Baroque Opera:Costumes, Sets, and Visual Arts Examining the visual elements of Baroque opera, including costumes, sets, and visual arts
Module #28 Archival Research and Primary Sources in Baroque Opera Guidance on conducting archival research and working with primary sources in Baroque opera
Module #29 Digital Tools and Resources for Baroque Opera Research Introducing digital tools and resources for researching and exploring Baroque opera
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Birth of Opera in the Baroque Period career
