HONC 325 - Opera and Society

Unit(s): 4

In this class we examine operas from 1600 to today, discussing not only musical and dramatic elements but also the social and political questions raised by the works; racial and gender issues; the environment in which they were created; and the status of musicians, impresarios, theater managers, and others. We also attend performances at the San Francisco Opera. No knowledge of music is necessary.

Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors Getty Scholars, and Honors College Curric Priority
College of Arts and Sciences