| Course code | KAX902 |
| Name of the course | Accompaniment |
| Languages of instruction | estonian/english |
| Teaching staff | Helin Kapten, Kristi Kapten, Martti Raide, Andres Uibo |
| Responsible staff member | Helin Kapten |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations | A | E | A | E |
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| ECTS | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Total ECTS | 16 ECTS |
Course aims
The aim of the subject is to develop the professional skills of a Lied pianist, accompanist and répétiteur, as well as to improve various practical skills needed for collaborating with soloists (singers, instrumentalists) and conductors.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, the student will:
- be able to work with musical and interpretational qualities in vocal chamber music and arias
- understand connections between text and music in this genre and shape his/her musical interpretation accordingly
- be familiar with practical approaches to work in the field of accompaniment
- know how to prepare a work independently before rehearsals with a soloist
- have experience in performing as a Lied pianist and accompanist
- have experiences in collaboration and team work
- have acquired some of the standard repertoire of vocal chamber music
- be acquainted with the nature of an opera répétiteur’s work
