The Intriguing World of the Baroque
The Baroque Period started in about 1600 but finished in 1750, the year of Bach’s death. It is the period in which music begins to sound ‘modern’. This series investigates many of the reasons for this modern sound, including instrument development, musical notation, stylistic changes, and musical forms. It is also a period where incredible composers, Monteverdi, Purcell, Vivaldi, Rameau, Lully, Bach, Handel etc wrote far-reaching, ground breaking compositions some of which will be analysed.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
COURSE OUTLINE
- Overview of the periods before the Baroque
- Highlights of the Baroque Period
- Early Baroque
- Musical differences between nations
- Musical forms
- Late Baroque
- Analysis of various pieces
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify some aspects of Baroque music
- Understand the developments throughout the period
- Explain its impact on later musical eras
$215
Limited
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$194
<p>The Baroque Period started in about 1600 but finished in 1750, the year of Bach’s death. It is the period in which music begins to sound ‘modern’. This series investigates many of the reasons for
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