Feature: What Motivates Orientalism in Opera?

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Written By afikra staff

Presenter: Omar Abboud


Delivered: NYC on September 22, 2019

I grew up studying music history but hadn't critically examined how Arabs are portrayed in opera. This talk explores the motivations behind musical Orientalism and compares it to depictions in other media forms, focusing on Western classical music and opera.

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