Classic and Broadway Music Scandals

Explore how music has been a source of controversy and scandal throughout history. From classical music’s Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Smetana to the revisionism of Broadway and Hollywood, dive into the fascinating world of political correctness and sensibilities on race, consent, and sexuality. Discuss "Annie Get Your Gun" and "South Pacific," and debate whether cultural heritage should be rewritten to avoid issues on domestic violence, gender roles, religion, and prejudice. This is a Zoom class.