This online course guides learners through the first half of L´Orfeo, highlighting aspects of operatic form and dramatic technique, the rehearsals and cultural context for the premiere performance, and the work´s continued relevance today. There will also be a focus on Monteverdi´s life and work as a Renaissance court musician.
| Instructor: | Professor Thomas Forrest Kelly |
| Provided by: | edX |
| Course language: | English |
| Fees: | free course |
| Level: | beginner |
| Certificate available? | (fee) |
| Format: | MOOC/online course |
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