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This course will be of interest to general music lovers who would like to increase their appreciation of the music of Beethoven. His life and music will be explored through CD excerpts, lots of discussion and an optional visit to Seong-Jin Cho performing Beethoven's Sonata in C minor and Sontata in E (The Queen's Hall) Friday 11 August 2017 11:00.
No previous knowledge required.
Morning:
1. Beethoven’s childhood and early struggles.
2. Beethoven’s youthful success.
3. Beethoven’s middle period.
Afternoon:
4. Beethoven’s triumph and tragedy.
5. Beethoven’s late period.
The course will comprise tutor-led discussion, musical excerpts and group discussion.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Discuss the importance of Beethoven’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.
Recommended:
Beethoven: The Man Revealed Suchet, J, Elliott & Thompson, London: 2012
Handouts will be provided by the tutor.
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.
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.