MU 203 - Mozart to Mahler: Music of the Classical and Romantic Periods

(3.00 cr.)

Most of the repertoire heard today in the concert hall or on recordings is taken from the span of time from Mozart to Mahler. Why do these composers and their works endure? How are the parts of their compositions put together to make a satisfying whole? Attempts to answer these questions through a study of masterworks from the Classical and Romantic periods. Emphasis on developing a more perceptive and informed listener. Fulfills fine arts core requirement.