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XSeries Program in
Classical Works
HarvardX

What you will learn

  • Gain an appreciation and understanding for the typical characteristics of Italian opera, classical music, and performance art—including instruments used and types of singing.
  • Understand the revolutionary relationships created between music, drama, and storytelling in opera.
  • Build on your learning and explore how performances have changed over time.
  • Compare the social and cultural influences of each work.
  • Learn the technologies and innovations behind opera performances, choir, instruments, and stage structure.
  • Follow the composition, legacy, and significance through time and the relevance today.
Expert instruction
5 high-quality courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
4 months
3 - 5 hours per week
Discounted price: $372.50
Pre-discounted price: $745USD
For the full program experience

Courses in this program

  1. HarvardX's Classical Works XSeries Program

Meet your instructor
from Harvard University (HarvardX)

Thomas Forrest Kelly
Morton B. Knafel Professor of Music
Harvard University

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Discounted price: $372.50
Pre-discounted price: $745USD
5 courses in 4 months
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