Selected representative keyboard works from the corpus of currently-available keyboard repertoire with a focus on the period of the 2nd half of the 19th century  (including Schumann, Liszt and Brahms) will be examined. Through guided listening of rare video and audio material reflections on the historical and cultural value of the performances, as well as upon the implications of ensuing acquired knowledge will be discussed. Performances will be compared within parameters of specifically-selected criteria.

A graded result based on:  Short class presentation on selected topic related to the course  (50%), and a listening quiz  (50%).  Minimum attendance 80%. 

One hour per week

None.  Keyboard Repertoire courses 1 - 6 need not be taken sequentially.