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Lecturer(s)
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Kopecký Jiří, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Survey of life and work of Richard Wagner, new and traditionary concepts of musical theatre in the 19th century, explanation of terms like leitmotiv, Musikdrama, Textbuch, Gesamtkunstwerk, never-ending melody, etc. 1. R. Wagner's Early Works 2. The Ban on Love: A Dramaturgical Analysis 3. Romantic Operas: Tradition and Innovation 4. Opera and Drama: An Analysis of Wagner's Literary Works 5. The Flying Dutchman and the Significance of the Ballad 6. Tannhäuser: A Comparison of Versions of the Work 8. Lohengrin: Modern Instrumentation and Leitmotif Work 9. Tristan and Isolde, Debates on the End of Romanticism 10. The Master Singers and Works for Ludwig II of Bavaria 11. The Ring of the Nibelungs and Bayreuth 12. Parsifal, the Festspiel, and Copyright
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic)
- Attendace
- 24 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course provides a comprehensive survey of Richard Wagner's life. Development of opinions on composition of opera is also discussed.
Students will learn the terminology related to Richard Wagner's output. They will be able to apply this terminology to the master's compositions.
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Prerequisites
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Approval of conditional course D19-1 is required. Students should have at least the elementary knowledge of the 19th century opera production.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Student performance
Analysis of selected composition by Richard Wagner, knowledge of all items on the reading list.
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Recommended literature
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Dahlhaus, Carl. (1996). Richard Wagners Musikdramen. Stuttgart.
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Oberzauchner-Schüller, Gunhild, Linhardt, Marion, Steiert, Thomas, ed. (1998). Meyerbeer Wagner. Böhlau Verlag, Wien, Köln, Weimar.
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Wagner, Richard. (2000). Oper und Drama. Stuttgart.
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