MUSI 321 - Composer in Focus

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

Topic for 2019/20b: Ludwig van Beethoven. In this course we will examine the life and works of Beethoven within the framework of his particular place and time, focusing on Vienna’s vibrant musical culture during the turbulent period of the Napoleonic wars. We will study a variety of his works from many genres, including string quartets, sonatas, concertos, symphonies, and his influential opera Fidelio. Kathryn Libin.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 105, MUSI 106, MUSI 246 and MUSI 247, or permission of the instructor.

One 3-hour period.

Course Format: CLS