MUS 132 - Music of the Opera

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Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101. 3 credits For nearly 400 years, opera ruled the scene in Western Europe. Like rock concerts today, it attracted large audiences who were frequently driven into a frenzy by the power of the music. The stories behind the great works are soap operas in themselves, full of intrigue, scandal, and dangerous liaisons. Why was opera such a powerful medium? Why did it fall from grace, and can it survive in the 21st century? Students will become familiar with great composers and their operatic works, and will discover how opera is intimately tied to political, social, and religious movements in Western European history.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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