MUS 661 Seminar in Vocal Performance
An examination of performance practices in the solo song and operatic repertoire, including a study of standard texts pertaining to the repertoire in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and English. Guest lecturers, study of vocal performances captured on film, and compilation of an annotated bibliography of works dealing with performance practices in opera and song. Student performances of song and opera repertoire. For advanced students. Offered every spring semester. May be repeated for credit.