COR 446 IS. SEX AND VIOLINS : THE LIVES OF THE GREAT COMPOSERS (ELR)
The great composers of Western Art Music significantly impacted and were impacted by contemporary global culture. Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and other musical geniuses helped to shape political, religious, and societal ideals that have defined the past two centuries. In their own time they were pop music idols, and they were affected by societal, political, and religious influences just as popular musicians still are today. The great composers’ enduring musical legacy is still incredibly popular today across the globe, often in subtle and unrecognized ways. This course will explore the past and present impact of the great “classical music” composers as they lived it: through an interdisciplinary focus. Students will travel to Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest, and other renowned musical meccas that influenced the contemporary arts and sciences in integral ways. Application and acceptance required. Additional travel fee is required. This course is writing intensive. Open to students in the third of fourth year of study. Satisfies one unit of experiential learning toward fulfillment of the Experiential Learning Requirement.