Opera Buffa and Seria

Focus

Develop an understanding of opera through listening, composing and performing.  Pupils will participate in group performances as well composing their own operatic piece.  A recording of work should be presented at the end of the unit.

You will learn to

Identify opera seria and buffa Develop aural awareness Respond to and evaluate different operatic styles in popular and traditional performances Show an understanding of libretto in particular works Produce a class performance and compositions Add a rhythm part to fit words of text Plan and rehearse performances for recording

You will learn about

Opera seria and buffa Aria and recitative Libretto Different performances of operatic works and identify the emotions displayed Different composers of opera from different historical periods.

Your work will show

Knowledge of the two operatic styles studies Knowledge of composers of opera Understanding and awareness of social, cultural and historical influences Good listening skills The ability to work well on your own and with others in performance work The ability to compose own recitative and aria form given text The ability to fit part with others in class performance

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks Well researched and written homework in your own words A project  A recording of the class performance