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The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera. Parks Concerts. Anita Kapadia Cmns 488 – March 4/08. History of Opera. Venice – late 16 th Century Shared Public Culture – all social classes. Evolution of Opera. Complete 360 Popular Entertainment High Culture Popular once again. Central Park.

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The Metropolitan Opera

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  1. The Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts Anita Kapadia Cmns 488 – March 4/08

  2. History of Opera • Venice – late 16th Century • Shared Public Culture – all social classes

  3. Evolution of Opera • Complete 360 • Popular Entertainment • High Culture • Popular once again

  4. Central Park • Symbol of American National Culture • “the big backyard of the city” (Rosenweig)

  5. Opera in Central Park • Back to the roots • Over 12,000 people • Summertime tradition since 1967 • All you need is blankets, wine, cheese and good company

  6. The Metropolitan Opera

  7. Taste of the Opera… • The Metropolitan Opera in Central Park

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