300 Years of Piano Music

Course Times & Enrolment

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Course Summary

An overview of classical piano music, from the invention of the instrument, to the latest compositions. How the fortepiano became the pianoforte; piano music for royal patrons, or public concerts; music for amateurs and virtuosi; music for living rooms, or concert halls by Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms and many more.

Course Details

Pre-requisites for enrolment

None.

Content of Course

1. Baroque

2. Classical

3. Romantic

4. Russia and France 1890 - 1945

5. Europe and USA 1900

Teaching method(s)

Lecture format, supported by CD listening. Time allotted for discussion.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Distinguish styles of classical composition;
Understand key musical terms such as Sonata, Piano, Forte;
Appreciate the musical and historical reasons for changes in piano styles.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

Rosen, Charles. 2004. Piano Notes: The hidden world of the pianist. Harmondsworth: Penguin.

Class Handouts

Distributed each week with materials to aid understanding.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

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