MHST 471 - Frauenliebe und leben

Institution:

The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

Schumann's beloved and controversial song cycle will be the focus of this halfsemester class. It will be studied within the context of other cycles of the early to mid-19th century, especially other settings of Chamisso's poetry. The course will consider domestic life in Germany at that time; Schumann's compositional process through his sketches and autographs; and the recent, often feminist work done on the cycle by Muxfeldt, Solie, and Hallmark. Written and oral project of the student's choice; listening exam. Prerequisite: MHST 111. (1 credit) Hallmark

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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