Operas that Changed the World

Opera is an especially sensitive barometer of trends in Western culture. This seminar discusses the history of opera: its structure, vocal types, relationship between words and music and social purposes and reception. Iconic operas are then examined In detail, including works by Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Bizet and Puccini. Significant videos and also archival materials are presented in bringing this most grandiose of art forms to life.

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