A detailed study of musical culture in Europe from the mid-eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century. A representative sample of operatic, symphonic and chamber repertoire will be examined from historical and cultural, theoretical and analytical perspectives.

1. A greater awareness of musical culture in Europe from mid-eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century.
2. A greater awareness of the ways in which socio-cultural forces impact upon operatic, symphonic and chamber repertoire of this period.
3. A greater proficiency with musical analysis and music theory.
4. Greater understanding of the historical period.
5. A greater capacity for academic research and documentation using a wide range of sources.
6. A greater capacity for critically evaluating and writing about music.
7. A greater capacity to reflect and understand music.
8. A greater capacity to think and write analytically about music.

2,500 - 3,000 word essay (30%), two class presentations (30%) and end of semester examination on theoretical and analytical topics (40%).

Offered every year.  One one-hour lecture and one two-hour tutorial each week.

12 units from Schedule C

E. Aldwell and C. Schachter, Harmony and Voice-leading (W.W. Norton, 2003)

Friedrich Blume, Classic and Romantic Music (W.W. Norton, 1970)
Leon Plantinga, Romantic Music (W.W. Norton, 1984)