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Explore Puccini’s glorious operas and dramatic life in a music-filled study day featuring beloved favourites and the stories behind them.
$154
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$139
The Great Puccini
<p>Puccini’s operas, including La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot and Tosca, remain among the most frequently performed and best loved in the world. This study day explores the life and music of a
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Puccini’s operas, including La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot and Tosca, remain among the most frequently performed and best loved in the world. This study day explores the life and music of a composer whose gift for drama extended well beyond the stage.
Alongside his unforgettable scores, you’ll discover a life marked by passion, scandal and larger-than-life interests. With plenty of musical examples and no prior musical knowledge required, this course is perfect for anyone who enjoys opera or wants a lively way into it.
DELIVERY MODE
Face to face
COURSE OUTLINE
- What do we think of when we think of Puccini?
- Puccini’s Place in History
- Puccini’s Musical Style
- Historical and Social Background
- “E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca
- The Early Years
- Study in Milan
- Messa di Gloria
- Elvira Gemignani
- Le Villi, Edgar, Manon Lescaut
- La Boheme
- Tosca
- Marriage
- Madama Butterfly
- The Doria Manfredi scandal
- La Fanciulla del West, La Rondine, Il trittico
- Puccini’s final years
- Turandot
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Describe elements of Puccini's musical style
- List some of Puccini’s works, and describe their place in his musical output
- Describe some of the major events of Puccini’s life
Susan Deas
B.Mus., M.Mus.
Susan Deas is a professional musician, lecturer and teacher. She has been teaching music appreciation courses for more than twenty years, and is a regular lecturer at WEA Sydney. Her training...