Week 2 - Jan 16: Italian Opera: national identity and music industry
Readings:
Martin, George. “Verdi and the Risorgimento.” In W. Weaver and M. Chusid (eds.) The Verdi Companion. New York: Norton, 1979, pp. 13-41.
Other resources:
Enrico Caruso (E lucevan le stelle - G. Puccini) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed72VvnnpBU
Andrea Bocelli (Con te partirò) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGIfE1SjLC0
Luciano Pavarotti (Nessun dorma - G. Puccini) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlAMRErtYE0