History of opera performance: 19th and 20th centuries

On the basis of what criteria are the voices chosen to interpret a character? How has the musical direction of an opera evolved throughout the 20th century? What information do historical and contemporary recordings provide us with? Through five two-hour sessions, Professor Gabriel Menéndez Torrellas will answer these and many other questions for us to learn to appreciate and enjoy the qualities of an interpretation with greater criteria.  

About the course

In this course we will discover what criteria exist to be able to appreciate and judge the contribution of an opera performance, analysing elements of musical direction, vocal technique and stage production, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries. 

About the professor

Gabriel Menéndez Torrellas is a Doctor in Aesthetics and Philosophy. He holds the Magister Artium in Musicology and Art History from the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg in Breisgau (Germany), where he was a professor. Since 2013 he has directed the Opera and Musicology Seminar at the CEU San Pablo University in Madrid, where he is a professor of Opera History. Since 2008, he regularly teaches opera courses at the Teatro Real in Madrid, among which we highlight those dedicated to the fundamental concepts of opera.  

When and where?

31st of January and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of February, from 19:00 pm to 21:00 pm.  

Gayarre Hall

Practical Information

Prices: 180€ General Public / 150€ season ticket holders / 140€ Amigos del Real / 125€ Young people up to 35 / 110€ Amigo Joven and Plus (*)  

*Note: please take the summary receipt of your purchase with you when you go to the Teatro Real. You will obtain it once your purchase is complete or from your customer account.   

At the end of the course, a diploma will be awarded.  

Further information: cursos@teatroreal.es

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