Spotlight on Opera; 1; Introduction. Part 1
- Series
- Spotlight on Opera
- Episode Number
- 1
- Episode
- Introduction. Part 1
- Producing Organization
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Contributing Organization
- Library of Congress (Washington, District of Columbia)
- AAPB ID
- cpb-aacip/512-0z70v8b85s
- NOLA Code
- SLOO
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- Description
- Episode Description
- Explains why opera is not popular in America and what changes are necessary before opera will be accepted by the public. Points out that modem 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. (Description from NET Film Service Catalog 1960)
- Episode Description
- There are many reasons why Americans are inclined to shy away from opera, and some of those reasons are good ones, says Dr. Jan Popper as he introduces opera to the layman. But, he points out, there is opera for every taste from the Spanish dances of Bizet to the serenity of Wagner and to the languishing harmonies of Puccini. Thus this lively little Czech begins his discussion of opera, a discussion which is punctuated with demonstrations at the piano by the noted musician and by musical interjections form opera singers. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
- Series Description
- The series features Dr. Jan Popper, professor of music at the University of California, who has served as guest director of the famed opera school at the Berkshire Music Festival in Tanglewood, Mass., and as guest conductor for the Hollywood Bowl. Active as a lecturer in the fields of symphony and opera, Dr. Popper spells out on the keyboard and through lively discussions some of the great music of the ages. The serie of 16 half-hour episodes was produced by the University Extension, University of California. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
- Broadcast Date
- 1955-00-00
- Asset type
- Episode
- Topics
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Education
- Rights
- Published Work: This work was offered for sale and/or rent in 1960.
- Media type
- Moving Image
- Credits
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Host: Popper, Jan
Producing Organization: University of California, Los Angeles
- AAPB Contributor Holdings
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Library of Congress
Identifier: 2312097-1 (MAVIS Item ID)
Format: 16mm film
Generation: Copy: Access
Color: B&W
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Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive
Identifier: [request film based on title] (Indiana University)
Format: 16mm film
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- Citations
- Chicago: “Spotlight on Opera; 1; Introduction. Part 1,” 1955-00-00, Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC, accessed June 19, 2025, http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-0z70v8b85s.
- MLA: “Spotlight on Opera; 1; Introduction. Part 1.” 1955-00-00. Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Web. June 19, 2025. <http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-0z70v8b85s>.
- APA: Spotlight on Opera; 1; Introduction. Part 1. Boston, MA: Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Retrieved from http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-0z70v8b85s