THEORY AND COMPOSITION 35 - Beethoven in Context

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Dartmouth College

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Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S This course examines the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven. In the hands of critics, historians, and visual artists of his own time, Beethoven was elevated to the status of a genius, a perception that persists today. Nineteenth-century representations of Beethoven as a towering persona will be compared with modern biographies, recordings, and video-tape productions in order to construct an accurate picture of Beethoven, the creative artist and the man. Students will listen to and discuss works that illustrate the developments in Beethoven's compositional style. Performers will present in-class recitals of Beethoven's music, and attendance at selected Hopkins Center concerts featuring Beethoven's music will be requiredNo prerequisite. Dist: ART; WCult: W. Summers.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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