Musical Exoticism Boot Camp Parts 1 & 2

downloadSaturday, April 02, 2016 11am- 12:30pm; 2pm- 3:30pm

Presented by Naomi Barrettara
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes per session
Part of the Opera Boot Camp: Musical Exoticism series

Part 1: While the concept of musical exoticism is simple at its core—imagining the sound of the unfamiliar—there are many ways in which the idea has been applied to opera, and its historical, political, and cultural connection to the art form has evolved and changed over the centuries. At the same time, exoticism in art can also be seen from many different perspectives, complicating the process of evaluating its meaning. This introductory lecture will investigate various ways of looking at exoticism and how these approaches can be applied to opera. It will also provide a survey of the elements, techniques, and tropes associated with exoticism in western music.

Part 2: Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail is often cited as a quintessential example of the musical alla turca style and the “Turquerie” trend in European culture at the time—a fascination with the Ottoman Empire and all things Turkish. In this session, we will explore the history and evolution of the “Turkish style” that Mozart tapped into and its prevalence in 18th-century Vienna. We will also look at the specific dramatic and musical techniques the composer employed in his score that led to the opera’s enduring association with the alla turca fashion.

If you would like to purchase the entire Opera Boot Camp: Italian Masterpieces course, please click here or visit the “Courses” tab on the Lectures and More page.

Please note that Student pricing is available to full-time students with valid identification.

This session will be held in the Opera Learning Center, located on the 6th Floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. For questions, please call the LCE Ticket Line at 212-769-7028, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.











When: Sat., Apr. 2, 2016 at 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Metropolitan Opera Guild
165 W. 65th St.
212-769-7028
Price: Standard Price: $22 per session; Member Price: $20 per session; Student Price: $20 per session
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downloadSaturday, April 02, 2016 11am- 12:30pm; 2pm- 3:30pm

Presented by Naomi Barrettara
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes per session
Part of the Opera Boot Camp: Musical Exoticism series

Part 1: While the concept of musical exoticism is simple at its core—imagining the sound of the unfamiliar—there are many ways in which the idea has been applied to opera, and its historical, political, and cultural connection to the art form has evolved and changed over the centuries. At the same time, exoticism in art can also be seen from many different perspectives, complicating the process of evaluating its meaning. This introductory lecture will investigate various ways of looking at exoticism and how these approaches can be applied to opera. It will also provide a survey of the elements, techniques, and tropes associated with exoticism in western music.

Part 2: Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail is often cited as a quintessential example of the musical alla turca style and the “Turquerie” trend in European culture at the time—a fascination with the Ottoman Empire and all things Turkish. In this session, we will explore the history and evolution of the “Turkish style” that Mozart tapped into and its prevalence in 18th-century Vienna. We will also look at the specific dramatic and musical techniques the composer employed in his score that led to the opera’s enduring association with the alla turca fashion.

If you would like to purchase the entire Opera Boot Camp: Italian Masterpieces course, please click here or visit the “Courses” tab on the Lectures and More page.

Please note that Student pricing is available to full-time students with valid identification.

This session will be held in the Opera Learning Center, located on the 6th Floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. For questions, please call the LCE Ticket Line at 212-769-7028, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

Buy tickets/get more info now