Festival Insights: Mozart

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No previous knowledge required.

Content of Course

Morning:

1. Mozart as an infant prodigy.

2. The rise of the sonata form Mozart in Salzburg.

3. Mozart’s struggles in Vienna.

Afternoon:

4. Mozart’s success in Vienna.

5. Mozart’s final years.

Teaching method(s)

The course will comprise tutor-led discussion, musical excerpts and group discussion.

Learning outcomes

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

• Discuss the importance of Mozart's work;

• Analyse the various forms of his music;

• Show an understanding of his music in its social and historic context;

• Discuss his life and music.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

• Smith, S. Mozart London : Macmillan ;1982

• Blom, E. Mozart London : Dent ;1974

Class Handouts

Handouts will be provided by the tutor.

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.