First semester, every other year. The music of Brahms, Wagner, and Stravinsky is studied in depth against the background of their careers and times. The music of Handel, Mozart and Debussy is studied in depth against the background of their careers and times. Course includes lectures concerning the nature of opera and also a historical outline of the development of opera in Europe. Emphasis is then placed on viewing a number of complete operas which will be shown on laser discs.
Course is intended for non-majors with no previous knowledge of music.
See Departmental Regulations. Basic musicianship laboratory. Primarily for music majors and minors. Advanced musicianship laboratory. Primarily for music majors and minors.