MUS 208(S) Music in History II: 1750-1900
A survey exploring the development of music in Western society from the Classical through the Romantic periods. Emphasis will be on the contextual study of works by such composers as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Berlioz, Wagner, and Strauss. Changing musical styles will be examined in conjunction with the aesthetics of the period, with special attention paid to the use and purpose of music and the role of the musician in society.
Format: lecture/discussion, three days per week. Evaluation will be based on class participation, three papers, a midterm, and a final exam.
Enrollment limit: 15 (expected: 10). Open to qualified non-majors with permission of instructor. Required of Music majors.
Hour: M. HIRSCH