The long 19th century II: salons and symphonies

- Differentiate the virtuosic approaches of Liszt and Chopin
- Define the principal structures of Italian bel canto opera
- Explain the impact of composers increasingly looking backwards to historical models, both on compositional approach and concert programming
- Define the ‘War of the Romantics’
- Describe the different approaches to symphonic writing taken by Berlioz, Liszt and Brahms.

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.