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Discover why Beethoven's music still moves listeners so deeply in this engaging afternoon on his life, struggles and most-loved works.
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For more than two centuries, Beethoven’s music has stirred listeners in a way few composers ever have. This engaging afternoon explores the life, character and enduring appeal of a composer whose work still feels powerful, urgent and deeply human. You’ll hear about Beethoven’s tragic yet inspiring life and listen to some of his most-loved music along the way. Ideal for music lovers of all levels, the course offers an accessible and rewarding introduction to one of the great figures in Western music.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
COURSE OUTLINE
- Beethoven’s place in music history
- Beethoven’s musical style
- Background: the Classical period
- The First Period (1770-1802): Early compositions and approaching deafness
- The Second Period (1802-1816): Heroism, symphonies, the Immortal Beloved
- The Third Period (1816-1827): Last great works
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe some elements of Beethoven musical style
- List some of Beethoven’s major works
- Describe some of the major events of Beethoven’s life