MUSY 245 - Music in the Classical Era

FC CNDP DDHU

4 credits
A survey of music from the mid-18th century through the time of Beethoven. Discussion of developments in Italian and French opera, of German and English instrumental and sacred works, patronage systems, and the dissemination of music including its place in the concert repertory today. Particular attention will be paid to instrumental and vocal works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Three classes plus one listening laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: ESOL 130 (for students in ESOL sequence).