Introduction to Western Classical Music

This course explores the developments of Western classical music from medieval times to the 21st century. Examine the major works and the lives of the great composers including Machaut, Palestrina, Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Wagner, Brahms, Debussy, Mahler, Strauss, and others. Special attention is given to the major genres of music, such as the sonata, symphony, concerto, tone poem, and art song, as well as the impact of cultural forces on the creative lives of these artists. Lectures are accompanied by multimedia, including recorded music, video, and Internet resources.

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