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EUROPEAN MUSIC HISTORY&APPRECIATION - HSS200 Spring 2021
Course
Katerina Vanova
This course will introduce students to the world of music through listening and analysis, discussions, history context and visits of live concerts. After a brief introduction of music elements, forms and instruments, the course will provide an overview of major historical periods in East and Central Europe (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and the 20th Century), and their major representatives and compositions. In-class listening and (virtual) concert visits will improve students’ critical thinking as well as understanding and appreciation of music.
Here is the course outline:
1. Session 1 - Introduction to the course/Performing Media/Music Elements - February 9
Feb 9
Course Introduction/Performing Media/Music Elements/Bolero-video |
2. Session 2 - Medieval Times/Renaissance - February 16
Feb 16
Medieval Times/Renaissance |
3. Session 3 - Baroque Period - February 23
Feb 23
Baroque Period |
4. Session 5 - Concert - J. S. Bach and W. A. Mozart - March 9
Mar 9
1. Live performance - instrumental concert |
5. Session 6 - Classical Period (Mozart, Haydn) - March 16
Mar 16
Classical Period |
6. Session 7 - MIDTERM EXAM/Classical Period (Beethoven) - March 23
Mar 23
Classical Period |
7. Session 8 - Romantic Period - March 30
Mar 30
Romantic Period |
8. Session 9 - Romantic Period - Nationalism in Music - April 13
Apr 13
Romantic Period - Nationalism in Music |
9. Session 10 - P. I. Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake - April 20
Apr 20
2. "Live performance" - Ballet |
10. Session 11 - The Edge of 19th and 20th Centuries - April 27
Apr 27
The Edge of 19th and 20th Centuries |
11. Session 12 - Georges Bizet - Carmen - May 4
May 4
3. "Live performance" - Opera |
12. Session 13 - 1st half of 20th Century - May 11
May 11
1st half of the 20th Century |
13. Session 14 - Johann Strauss - Die Fledermaus - May 18
May 18
4. "Live performance" - Operetta |