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College of Southern Maryland

Course Description

 

Music of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries


Course: MUS-1201
Course Credits: 3


Description:

Students study the composers and styles that dominated the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from the later Baroque period to the dawn of the Twentieth Century. Particular attention is given to the first Viennese School of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Important political, historic, religious, social, and phylosophical influences are highlighted as well as the development of symphony, concerto, and opera.


Contact J. W. Maerhofer, Chair, if you have any questions pertaining to this course.


Last Update: October 10, 2008

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