FYSP 148 - The Symphony in Cultural Thought and Practice

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 2HU, 2SS. WR
The era between 1780 and 1914 was the golden age of the symphony, creating the core repertoire of today's modern orchestra. In instrumental concerts today, symphonies hold pride of place: they usually occur by themselves during the second half, while other works are often relegated to the first half of the concert, serving as a warm-up. This was not always the case, and this seminar seeks to investigate how the symphony went from a 'curtain raiser' genre, less important than concertos and vocal selections, to the center of the European and North American musical canon.
Enrollment Limit: 14
Instructor: C. McGuire
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes

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