Romantic Opera: Verdi's La Traviata and Vocal Performance - Lecture 19

Explore the world of opera and operatic voices from the Romantic period to modern times in this engaging 53-minute lecture from Yale University's "Listening to Music" course. Delve into Verdi's renowned opera La Traviata while examining vocal performance practices across different eras. Analyze recordings of 20th-century singers to understand various voice types and changing aesthetic values. Learn about the structure of opera, including arias and scenas, and develop skills for critically assessing vocal performances. Discover the legacies of major opera singers from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Bocelli, Pavarotti, and Domingo.

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Opera.
- Chapter 2. Verdi's La Traviata: The First Aria.
- Chapter 3. The Scena in Opera.
- Chapter 4. Critical Assessment of Vocal Performance.
- Chapter 5. Major Opera Singers of the 20th and 21st Centuries.