MHST 255B - Music in the Late Romantic Era

Next Offered: Ad Hoc Course Spring 2020

Semester Offered: Second Semester (Second Module)
HC
Credits: 2
Attribute: CNDP, DDHU

MHST 255B is a survey of the major genres, styles, and composers of the second half of the Romantic Era (ca. 1848-1914). Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of the symphony and opera, contemporary reaction to Beethoven and Wagner, as well as historical context, concert life, and performance practice.

Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: C. McGuire

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: For College students, none; for Conservatory students, if being used for MHST requirements, MHST 101 (Introduction to the History and Literature of Music); if not being used for MHST requirements, none.

Notes: MHST 255B Music in the Late Romantic Era runs concurrently with MHST 255 Music of the Romantic Era.