Baroque Music of the German World (MUSI30014)

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A study of representative works by composers employed in a variety of situations throughout the German-speaking lands, 1700–1750.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

comprehend the advantages and constraints of the social and religious contexts in which German composers of the 18th century worked
identify and analyse genres used by composers of the Baroque era
expand their capacity to identify, select, and apply principles of Baroque practices in music they perform
understand the value musicological scholarship brings to musical performance
develop the ability to critically evaluate contemporary performance practices of Baroque music.

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

a receptive attitude to new ideas
the capacity for independent and critical reflection
knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing and presentation
the ability to present an academic paper to peers

Last updated: 3 October 2024