Legendary Singers of Opera, Concert, Stage, and Screen

VCA-105

Legendary Singers will focus on various aspects of the careers and lives of iconic singers of the past. Using examples mostly from the 20th Century, the class will show how classical and music theater singers were affected by media, including the press, recordings, radio, film, and television. Discussions will include terminology used to describe singers’ voices, and how some singers were not only significant to music history but also to world history.

Credits

Prerequisites

None

Required Of

None

Electable By

All

Semesters Offered

Spring

Location

Boston

Department

COVO

Course Chair

Isai Jess Munoz

Taught By

William Cotten

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