The long 19th century I: Romantics, poets and virtuosos

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    Course

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    London

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    Different dates available

This course covers the emergence of Romanticism in poetry, art and music, and traces the life and works of composers up to c.1830. We will explore the compositions of Beethoven and Schubert in Vienna, Meyerbeer and Auber in Paris, and the emergence of the virtuoso performer, first personified by Paganini. We will also consider the changing status of the musician during this period, and some of the cultural myths (particularly around Beethoven) which have emerged as a result. This is the first of a three-part course which runs throughout the academic year, covering the whole of the long nineteenth century.

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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Define Romanticism and its various characteristics in literature and music
- Identify key musical innovations made by Beethoven and Schubert to chamber, orchestral and vocal genres
- Identify the characteristics of French grand opera plots, and the role of gothic horror in French and German opera
- Explain how the shift in the public role of the musician changed during this period, and the impact this had on the public presentation of music.

All classes, learning materials and online resources are included in the price. Those who wish to continue their learning outside the classes will be offered suggestions for further reading and listening, but this is not compulsory in order to complete the course.
You will need to bring paper and writing implements to take notes and participate fully in group activities. All presentation material and class handouts will also be made accessible in digital format.

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Course programme

- Early definitions of Romanticism
- The innovations of Beethoven and Schubert in expanding classical forms
- French grand opera and gothic horror
- The rising status of the musician in society, including the emergence of the virtuoso.

Each class will involve a combination of spoken presentations from the tutor, recorded and live musical examples, and class discussion and activities. These will include tasks for pairs and small groups, whole-class discussions and individual activities. There will be some small tasks to complete between classes (usually brief reading and/or listening tasks), and all materials for these – such as video links and texts – will be made available online.

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We recommend: MD036B - The long 19th century II To find out more about music appreciation classes and to read some of our recommendations, please see the blog post Music history and appreciation: the 2018/19 programme which lists our full programme of classes listed by term, and by day of the week. You may then click on each title to read the full course outline. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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