CLAS 300 Greek Tragedy and Opera
A historical survey to explore the integral connection between the two genres. Selected number of tragedies will be studied and compared with the libretti of operas based on them. The course will cover fundamentals of performance practice of both genres, examine similarities and differences, and consider the degree to which opera adapts tragedy to its own needs or adapts itself to tragedy. Weekly listening and reading assignments (both primary and secondary literature). One presentation and one term paper required.