ENSEMBLES

Course at Victoria College,
University of Toronto
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily
July 12-16th, 2010
$250

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What you will learn from this course:

Opera Seria in the 18th century focussed on the solo aria. But Opera Buffa -- and all of 19th century opera -- focuses on the interaction between characters.

Duets are usually soaring expressions of passion between lovers, confrontations between rivals, or inter-generational conflicts.

Trios imply a triangular relationship -- ideal for expressions of sexual jealousy.

Quartets are usually for two couples -- often expressing the power of miscommunication.

Quintets, sextets, septets, etc often are composed for the dramatic finales of acts.

In association with Ann Kirkland's "CLASSICAL PURSUITS". Please visit her website