MUSI 6368 Music History and Literature ? Baroque
This course explores the developments in opera from its roots to its establishment as a genre in 1600 as recitative, to opera seria (including operatic abuses) to the employment of the castrato singer to the impending changes approaching the Classical Period. The opera overture: first the French overture, then the Italian overture, which evolved into the Symphony in the Classical Period. Exploration of sacred music, especially the Cantata and the Oratorio. Instrumental forms considered will include the fugue and the Concerto Grosso.
Prerequisite
Graduate standing in music required.
Offered
As scheduled