MU 366 - Opera/Music Theater History Fall/Spring

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Cornish College of the Arts

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Description:

This class surveys the development of opera with its origins in the early Baroque period. Particular emphasis is placed on important "schools" as well as stylistic evolution of theform, including Opera Buffa, Singspiel, Opera Comique, Bel Canto, and Grand Opera. This class examines the origins of American musical theater and European opera and vaudeville, progressing through book musicals to contemporary practices. Significant works will be surveyed, including "Showboat," "Carousel,"Porgy and Bess," and "West Side Story.Open to non-majors with permission. Note: This course will satisfy H&S Humanities Elective requirements for non-Music students.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornish.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 726-5016

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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