MUSC 442 - Opera

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

Focus will be on the evolution of opera in music history, in chronological order, as seen through contemporary documents. These documents include memoirs, letters, histories, polemical writings, reviews, biography essays, and poetry. Such historical responses to opera illustrate changing attitudes of successive generations of opera lovers to the art form, as well as demonstrate the impact contemporary views have had on composers of opera and on operatic developments themselves. Historical study, informed listening and criticism, writing based on library research, analytical writing are central aspects of the course. Prerequisites: two from MUSC 330-332 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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