AS / A Level AQA Music Set Work Analysis: Operas of Mozart

Your class will soon know their set works inside out with our analysis resources for AS and A Level – to build familiarity, encourage independent learning, and model top-level analysis.

well-written resource containing excellent, clear analysis...

...very useful to students and teachers

B Jones, Music Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Learning

Begin with pertinent contextual information before moving into thorough and accessible analysis. In-depth commentary is supported by annotated score excerpts and definitions of key concepts, deepening knowledge and understanding. Reinforce learning and encourage independent study with regular, varied consolidation activities – answers included!

Excellent activities for students to consolidate knowledge

L Williams, Music Teacher & Expert Reviewer

Revision

A wealth of examination support:

  • Revision ideas and tips for tackling each question – all aimed at getting top marks
  • A full set of practice questions for each part of the piece for targeted preparation – with detailed mark schemes
  • Annotated sample essays demonstrate how to gain marks in the long-answer questions
  • Essential terminology defined in a comprehensive glossary


The Operas of Mozart (co-teachable) Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro: overture, No. 1 Duettino, No. 3 Cavatina, No. 4 Aria, No. 5 Duettino, No. 6 Aria, No. 7 Terzetto, No. 9 Aria

Detailed analysis of essential numbers from The Marriage of Figaro encourages a deep understanding of the key events, characters and the Classical style of writing.

Structured activities including consolidation questions and discussion prompts

Plus! Extension tasks for a closer look at the musical features and devices at work

What do teachers say about this resource? (7783)

This is a well-written resource containing excellent, clear analysis which will be very useful to students and teachers doing the AQA A-level Music course... ... There are opportunities for students to work through excellent discussion questions together in lessons, and very good sample questions and essays at the end of the resource which will all enhance students’ learning.

B Jones, Music Teacher & Peer Reviewer

A very good analysis. Very accessible and pitched appropriately to A Level students. Covers a range of musical elements and provides some excellent activities for students to consolidate knowledge and to discuss further as well as deepen their thinking.

L Williams, Music Teacher & Expert Reviewer

The analysis of the different sections of the opera is very detailed - more detailed than the resource provided by the exam board! Good activities for students to complete, both in and out of lessons... This has been helpful in planning!

N Squires, Teacher & Peer Reviewer