This course focuses on the development of the cantata from its solo vocal beginning during the early Baroque in Italy to the Reformed Cantata under J.S. Bach and his German contemporaries at the threshold of the Viennese Classical era. Solo vocal and choral works are considered, including their solo instrumental and orchestral music. Liturgical and sociocultural factors are a part of the study.
Topics change yearly.
May be repeated for credit 3 times. Term CRN Instructor Autumn 2000 Not offered this term. Winter 2001 Not offered this term.