The Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts Anita Kapadia Cmns 488 – March 4/08
History of Opera Venice – late 16th Century Shared Public Culture – all social classes
Evolution of Opera Complete 360 Popular Entertainment High Culture Popular once again
Central Park Symbol of American National Culture “the big backyard of the city” (Rosenweig)
Opera in Central Park Back to the roots Over 12,000 people Summertime tradition since 1967 All you need is blankets, wine, cheese and good company
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The Metropolitan Opera in Central Park Taste of the Opera… The Metropolitan Opera in Central Park