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PORTLAND
STATE UNIVERSITY • School of Extended Studies
Offered in collaboration with the Portland Opera and the School of Fine
and Performing Arts
Designed
for the opera aficionado, the newcomer, and everyone in between, this series of eight lectures is
presented by the witty, articulate, and knowledgeable Michael Berkson. In addition to exploring the cultural,
historical, and conventional meanings of opera, consideration will be given to the appeal of opera and its
sometimes romanticized and foreign image. Lectures are supported by video and student performances.
- To register for this noncredit course, call 503-725-4832 or 1-800-547-8887 ext 4832; stop by the School of Extended Studies,
1515 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 102, Portland, OR; or mail the registration form with payment to PSU Extended Studies, PO Box 1393, Portland, OR 97207.
- All classes are self-supporting and may be canceled for insufficient enrollment. Those who have registered receive full refunds.
- If you decide not to take a class, refunds are given up to one week prior to the start of class; no refunds after that date.
- The School of Extended Studies fully supports the right of equal access to its classes by students with disabilities and makes every
reasonable effort to ensure this access. Students with disabilities who require assistance should contact us at
503-725-4184 at least 15 working days before the scheduled beginning
date of the course.
Call
503-72-LEARN for information about other programs.
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School of Business 190/September 20, 2008 |
School of Business 190/ January 31, 2009 |
School of Business 190/ November 1, 2008
An examination of Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera, telling the
heroic story of a fight against tyranny, in which a loving wife risks
her life to free her unjustly imprisoned husband who has been
sentenced to death. In preparation for Portland Opera’s presentation
of the work beginning on November 7; attention to the opera’s
libretto, musical highlights, and circumstances of composition.
Video examples. |
School of Business 190/February 28, 2009
An examination of Pier Francesco Cavalli's baroque opera telling
the fanciful story from classical mythology featuring the amatory
antics of the powerful god Jove and the vengeful responses of his
jealous wife, the goddess Juno. Caught in the middle of their power
ploys is the lovely young maiden Calisto, who has pledged her
dedication to the virgin goddess D iana. The charming events that
fill this story are both raucous and serio/comic. In preparation for
Portland Opera's presentation of the work beginning on March 13;
attention to the opera's libretto, musical highlights, and circumstances
of composition. Video examples. |
School of Business 190/December 6, 2008
An opportunity to become better acquainted with the particular
operas scheduled for movie theater simulcast of Metropolitan Opera
productions during the remaining parts of the season (after this
12/6/08 date). A brief intro to less familiar works: Massenet's Thaïs,
Puccini's La rondine, Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, Bellini's La sonnambula,
as well as a quick acknowledgement of the more familiar
Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti), Madama Butterfly (Puccini), and
La cenerentola (Rossini). A few video examples of performances
will illustrate the discussion. |
Cramer Hall 453/March 28, 2009 |
Cramer Hall 453/January 17, 2009
An examination of the solo voice as an operatic instrument, with a
group of young singers to offer live performances and demonstrations
of vocal technique. Presentations will include fully prepared
performances as well as rehearsal procedures for work in progress.
The young artists will also discuss their craft and working procedures. |
School of Business 190/May 2, 2009 |
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