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9601. Verdi : part I (29:44)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Presents a background of Verdi's life and discusses his early operatic productions, including Rigoletto. Discusses the characteristics of the Italian opera, describes Verdi's love for and his cont...

9602. Verdi : part II (29:45)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Here was a man whose music was often misinterpreted, says Dr. Popper as he discusses the life and works of operatic composer Verdi. He tells how Verdi was influenced by Shakespeare and talks of his...

9603. Wagner : part I (29:37)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Dr. Popper bares the life and works of another great composer, Wagner, as he continues on his journey through opera for the layman. Several vocal illustrations are included, and Dr. Popper again sp...

9604. Wagner : part II (29:33)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses the later works of Wagner and the conditions under which various of his operas were written. Describes the process of writing the Ring, ending with four complete works--Das Rheingold, Di...

9607. What are the real problems of co-existence? (29:10)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The problem of co-existence between rival nations is pin-pointed as a student from Israel takes issue with his counterpart from Egypt on the situation in the Middle East. The two appear with studen...

9608. What do we go to high school for? (29:26)

Date:
1955
Summary:
"I want to tell American students how lucky they are," states Nakchung Paik of Korea. "Education is a privilege in my country. Here, it is a right." The other three participants, from Brazil, Brita...

9609. What Do You Hear? (29:00)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Explains the ways in which rumors develop, and presents typical errors people make when telling their experiences to others. Illustrates the transmission of information by using a verbal chain demo...