The late-Renaissance witnessed the emergence of a genre of music known today as “opera.” The crown jewel of the Western Classical tradition, opera transformed itself many times. One manifestation called Singspiel, opéra comique, or dialogue opera sprang from Enlightenment ideals and featured a structure reliant on spoken dialogue, examples of which include Mozart’s Magic Flute, Beethoven’s Fidelio, Bizet’s Carmen, and, in the 20th century, a spectacular repertoire called “the Broadway Musical.” This seminar will examine the literary, musical, and cultural roots of that repertoire and highlight works considered landmarks, including Showboat (1927), Oklahoma (1943), West Side Story (1957), and Sunday in the Park with George [Seurat] (1984).
Instructor: Dr. Carol Reynolds
Term: November 3 – December 12th, 2025 (NOTE- There is class during week of Thanksgiving, 11/24, and no class on 12/8)
Time: Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET
Credits: Elective | 1 credit
Price:
- For Credit: $250
- No Credit (Audit): $100
