MHST 373 - Dies ira e:A History of the Requiem

Institution:

The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

This course traces the history of the Requiem from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Requiems to be studied include Gregorian Chant, Ockeghem, Schütz, Mozart, Berlioz, Brahms, Verdi, Fauré, Duruflé and Britten. Emphasis will be placed on thechanging role of the church and the concepts of death and afterlife as illustrated in the music and text. Contextual works that focus on death will also be studied in each period. Prerequisite: MHST 111. (2 credits) Handel

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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