Classical Works XSeries

What you will learn:

  • Gain an appreciation and understanding for the typical characteristics of Italian opera, classical music, and performance art—including instruments used and types of singing.
  • Understand the revolutionary relationships created between music, drama, and storytelling in opera.
  • Build on your learning and explore how performances have changed over time.
  • Compare the social and cultural influences of each work.
  • Learn the technologies and innovations behind opera performances, choir, instruments, and stage structure.
  • Follow the composition, legacy, and significance through time and the relevance today.
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First Nights: Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the Birth of Opera (edX) EdX
HarvardX,Harvard University

First Nights: Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the Birth of Opera (edX)

Humanities

Dive into the world of early music with our course on 'First Nights: Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the Birth of Opera.' Explore the birthplace of opera through the lens of Claudio Monteverdi's masterpiece, 'L'Orfeo', which premiered in 1607. Uncover the historical significance, musical genius, and enduring legacy of this pivotal work.

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Self-Paced
Music Opera Claudio Monteverdi
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First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra (edX) EdX
HarvardX,Harvard University

First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra (edX)

Humanities

Embark on a musical journey with 'First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra.' Uncover the secrets behind Beethoven’s monumental symphony and trace the evolution of orchestral music in the 19th century. From its premiere in Vienna to its enduring legacy, this course offers an in-depth exploration of one of classical music’s most celebrated works.

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Self-Paced
Music Beethoven Classical Music
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