Operetta

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1955

Creator: Jan Popper University of California Extension Marc Snegoff Oscar Patterson James Connell Richard Tumin William Shull William Jordan

Format: 16mm

Description: 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.


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