MHST 361 - Music in Vienna,1760-1815

Institution:

The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

Surveys developments in vocal and instrumental music by composers active in Vienna during a half century that witnessed fundamental changes in the nature of music and the role of composers in European culture. Through masterworks of Gluck, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and music of their contemporaries, the changes in style and taste that lead to the notion of music as an autonomous expressive art will be examined. Course requirements include an independent research project, midterm, and final exam. Prerequisite: MHST 111. (2 credits) Smith

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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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