MUSIC 235 - The Music of Claudio Monteverdi

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) was the first great composer of the Baroque period, and his music continues to grow in interest and attraction. Students consider his career in historic and artistic contexts, from its start at the court of the Gonzaga family in Mantua to its conclusion in Venice, where Monteverdi was master of the ducal chapel of San Marco. Students examine his productions in various genres: madrigal, opera (e.g., L'Orfeo and L'incoronazione di Poppea), masque, and sacred music. The course fulfills a music history requirement for music majors.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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