COR 4460 The Lives of the Great Composers
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. Open to students in the third of fourth year of study.
Prerequisite
Open to students in the third or fourth year of study.
Course Types
Core Interdisciplinary Seminar; German Studies Elective
Notes
Application and acceptance required. Additional travel fee is required. This course is writing intensive.