Music of European Cities

Course Times & Enrolment

This course is currently unavailable.

Course Summary

This course will take students on a musical tour of the major cities of Europe. We shall use five different cities to explore classical music from its beginnings to modern day, learning about works written by both resident and visiting composers. We shall also discover iconic buildings and world-class orchestras, conductors and soloists.

Course Details

Teaching method(s)

The course will be taught in lecture format, with recordings / videos and discussion.

Learning outcomes

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

Discuss musical works in their social, historical and cultural contexts;
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the history of European classical music;
Show appreciation for a variety of classical musical styles and genres.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

Griffiths, P., 2006. A Concise History of Western Music. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Class Handouts

Weekly class handouts.

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

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.