Splash Biography
MJ CHEN, I'm a critic. I complain for fiscal gain.
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Major: Economics College/Employer: UChicago Year of Graduation: 2017 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Hello! I'm MJ, a second-year econ major in at UChicago batty about opera. I don't profess to know everything about it—I've only scratched the tip of the iceberg—but sincerely love the art and wish to share it with everyone willing to listen. To me, opera is dynamic and thrilling and poignant, with the best tunes and stories in the world. I invite you to explore it with me, without pretension and preconceptions. And remember, it ain't over till the fat lady sings! Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)A1374: Opera 101: Love, Lust, and Lots of Stabbings in Splash Fall 2014 (Oct. 04, 2014)
Opera was once the enemy of public decency—a pre-TV Game of Thrones, if you will. Incest, murder, and sex graced stages from Moscow to Milan. I will be your guide on this journey of operatic depravity: along the way, we’ll peep at masterpieces like Don Giovanni, Carmen, and Tosca. This class will explore opera as it is, raw and without preconceptions. I combine brief lectures with performance excerpts from live performances and archival footage. Come willing to listen and discuss. No dress code.
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