MHST 371 - The Golden Age of Italian Opera:Rossini to Puccini

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The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

Surveys the conventions of 19th-century Italian opera covering works of Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, and Puccini. Changes in the libretto, musical structure, and role of singers are studied through developments in individual composer's styles. Works chosen for this semester are Rossini's Barber of Seville, Verdi'sRigoletto, and Puccini's Madama Butterfly. There will be listening quizzes, short essays on the chosen operas, and an individual term project. Prerequisite: MHST 111. (2 credits) Greenwald

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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