Operetta

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Date
1955
Summary
Discusses the characteristics of the operetta, how it emerged out of various opera types in the 18th century, and summarizes the more important works and their composers.  Highlights the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, and presents a vocal duet from the Mikado.  Describes the productions of Johann Strauss and explains why his music is still favored today.  (Univ. Calf. Ext.) Film.
Contributors
Jan Popper; University of California Extension; Marc Snegoff; Oscar Patterson; James Connell; Richard Tumin; William Shull; William Jordan
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Music; Historical; Opera
Subject
Opera ; Operetta ; Music--18th century.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:33:00); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003381581; Other: GR00427933; MDPI Barcode: 40000003381581

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