MU 309 - Opera and Theatre

(3.00 cr.)

Studies the development of opera and its conventions from the genre's origins as an aristocratic experiment to its flowering as commercial entertainment. Through case studies of representative works, this course reveals how opera reflects broader socio-political concerns, such as imperial power, gender, and race. Same course as DR 309 .

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
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