Piano Literature II: 18th and 19th Centuries

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Emphasizes historical and aesthetic development of piano literature and performance practices in the 18th and 19th centuries. Focusing on works that defined and challenged conventions, students consider the aesthetic characteristics defining Baroque, Classical, and Romantic styles; distinctive genres; conventions of affect and expression; virtuosity; creative processes of composers and interpreters; and changing attitudes towards concert life. Students participate in class discussions, an annotated discography, classroom presentation, and listening exam.