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1. Writers of today. Frank O'Connor (28:39)

Date:
195u
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Walter Kerr, drama critic for the New York Herald Tribune, interviews noted Irish author Frank O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor contrasts the novel and the short story in relation to characterization, plot, and the time element. He discusses styles of the short story and appraises past and present psychological and subject matter trends in prose fiction.

2. Christianity, Part 1 (29:19)

Date:
1956
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Discusses Christianity not only as ideology, but also as a historical religion, focusing upon Jesus. Surveys the human aspects of Jesus, and contrasts standards of values in the world with the teachings of Christ.

3. Introduction (29:58)

Date:
1956
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Gives some historical background for looking at modern art and offers a number of approaches to contemporary art. Outlines briefly the eleven remaining programs in the series. (WQED) Kinescope.

4. Spotlight on Opera: French Opera, Part 2 (59:04)

Date:
1956
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Reviews the works of French operatic composers, and illustrates portions of Massenet's MANON and Offenbach's TALES OF HOFFMAN as typical examples of French opera. Contrasts the sheer vocal power of Wagnerian opera with the subtle rendition of the French opera. Tells of the Italian realistic influence on French opera that appeared at the turn of the century in the opera, LOUISE, by Carpenter. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

5. Spotlight on Opera: French Opera, Part 2 (59:04)

Date:
1956
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Reviews the works of French operatic composers, and illustrates portions of Massenet's MANON and Offenbach's TALES OF HOFFMAN as typical examples of French opera. Contrasts the sheer vocal power of Wagnerian opera with the subtle rendition of the French opera. Tells of the Italian realistic influence on French opera that appeared at the turn of the century in the opera, LOUISE, by Carpenter. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

6. Spotlight on Opera: Introduction, Part 1 (1:27:36)

Date:
1956
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Explains why opera is not popular in America and what changes are necessary before opera will be accepted by the public. Points out that modern operatic performances are in two areas--grand opera and new opera experiments--and that there is considerable variety in the different periods of opera. Presents an aria from the dagger scene of Verdi's opera, Macbeth. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

7. Spotlight on Opera: Mozart, Part 2 (57:13)

Date:
1956
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Lists and discusses Mozart's mature operas, giving the background of their birth. Presents piano and vocal selections to illustrate the character of the operas being discusses. (Univ. Calif. Ext) Film.

8. Spotlight on Opera: Mozart, Part 2 (57:13)

Date:
1956
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Lists and discusses Mozart's mature operas, giving the background of their birth. Presents piano and vocal selections to illustrate the character of the operas being discusses. (Univ. Calif. Ext) Film.