Franz Schubert reached artistic maturity during the initial phase of musical Romanticism, Johannes Brahms during the latter phase. The relation between the two composers illuminates critical features of this aesthetic period. Brahms cherished Schubert's music and shared many of his passions and preoccupations: folksong, dance, nature, childhood, love, memory, nostalgia, dreams, and death. Both composers were awed by Beethoven's monumentality, sought a balance between tradition and innovation in form and harmony, and explored the relation between song and instrumental music. But there were important differences as well. Through comparative study of Schubert's and Brahms's works, careers, and critical reception, this seminar will explore core qualities of Romantic expression-some persisting throughout the century, others evolving. Using a number of analytical and interpretive approaches, students will study works from an array of genres, e.g., Lieder, piano pieces, chamber music, choral works, and symphonies. Format: seminar. Evaluation will be based on participation, frequent short papers, class presentations, and a final research project. Prerequisites: Music 202, 207, 208, 209 and permission of instructor. Expected enrollment: 7. Open to all senior Music majors.