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 740-330 Style Analysis

Availability

Offered in alternate years.

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr I Holtham

Prerequisites

BMus Year 2

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

One 2-hour seminar per week for one semester

Subject Description

Students will develop an understanding of the style of important composers, and a knowledge of the principle aesthetic concerns involved in the performance of their music. Students will also comment on editorial shortcomings in many publications, and be able to comment critically and intelligently on performances of relevant works.

Topics include a survey of selected works of the Romantic piano literature, concentrating on questions of style. Aspects of performance practice of the period will also be addressed.

Assessment

A written assignment of 2000-2500 words (50%); An aural identification test (10%); A 3-hour examination paper (40%).



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