Topics in Music History: The Romantic Era

In this course we will explore the vast realm of 19th century musical romanticism from its intimate lyric forms to its most grandiose commentaries on the human condition. We will examine the music of Schubert, Schumann, Berlioz, Verdi, Wagner, Brahms, and Mahler through analysis and interpretation and explore the social, literary, political, and philosophical contexts in which these works were created. 3 hrs. lect. (MUSC 0220, 0221, 0260, or waiver)