Pillar 3
Opera Theory
The IOA teaches students how to communicate intelligently about and within the field of opera, at a professional level. This part of the programme provides students with background knowledge about opera: specific musical analysis, dramaturgy, and insight into opera production. During the second year of the programme, theoretical sessions provide valuable information for the start of the students’ career.
Contemporary Music
FORMAT
Lecture
CONTENT
This course intends to be a road-trip through the operatic repertoire of the past century, from a historical, analytical as well as practical approach. (Alban Berg, Kurt Weill, György Ligeti, Helmut Lachenmann, Luciano Berio, Salvatore Sciarrino, …)
EVALUATION
Oral exam/test
Dramaturgy
FORMAT
Lecture
CONTENT
4 case studies on dramaturgy and attendance at dress rehearsals Opera Ballet Vlaanderen.
(teachers: dramaturges of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen)
EVALUATION
Oral exam/test
Methodology
FORMAT
Lecture
CONTENT
Through several encounters with Guy Joosten and/or other people active in the opera world (e.g. casting director, artistic director), students get to know the ‘ins and outs’ of the opera business. Accomplished professionals share their work experiences, insights and worries, and answer substantive and practical questions regarding the students’ own professional opera career.
EVALUATION
Continuous assessment/Permanent evaluation
