Music Appreciation
From the Beatles to opera, and the Middle Ages to today, come and discover some amazing music and the often complex relationship between composers, society, music and ideas.
History of Popular Music: 1980 to 1984
<p>In many ways the 80's were a return to the late 1960's. Melody and beautiful harmonies and lavish productions were back in style and the aggressive raw nature of punk had largely disappeared. Over
...<p>In many ways the 80's were a return to the late 1960's. Melody and beautiful harmonies and lavish productions were back in style and the aggressive raw nature of punk had largely disappeared. Over
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The Ballets Russes
<p>In 1909, the Ballets Russes with its innovative choreography, costume design and music invaded Paris and stayed till the death of its impresario, Diaghilev, in 1929. The company's productions
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The Libretto: the Unsung Hero/Heroine of Opera
<p>Verdi could compose an opera in weeks but spend months on the libretto. Is that because the libretto is more important than we think? In this course, we’ll examine how libretti shape an opera and
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Music and its Architectural Environment: Tallis, Vivaldi, and Bach
<p>Enjoy some of the most outstanding music composed by Thomas Tallis, Antonio Vivaldi and J, S. Bach, related to the varied architectural environments for which it was conceived. Through CDs, DVDs
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Kiss the Sky: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
<p>What was so magnificent about the style and playing of Jimi? Take a look at his short, but prolific career; see his greatest performances; and discuss his unique playing style.</p>
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History of Popular Music: 1985 to 1989
<p>In many ways the 80’s were a return to the late 1960’s. Melody and beautiful harmonies and lavish productions were back in style and the aggressive raw nature of punk had largely disappeared. Over
...<p>In many ways the 80’s were a return to the late 1960’s. Melody and beautiful harmonies and lavish productions were back in style and the aggressive raw nature of punk had largely disappeared. Over
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Three English Music Cities: London, Liverpool and Manchester
<p>The onset of Beatlemania in the 1960s, put London and Liverpool on the map as iconic rock music cities. In the same decade, Manchester made its mark with the emergence of the Hollies and Herman’s
...<p>The onset of Beatlemania in the 1960s, put London and Liverpool on the map as iconic rock music cities. In the same decade, Manchester made its mark with the emergence of the Hollies and Herman’s
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The Piano
<p>Some of the most famous classical music of all time has been written for the piano. Mozart’s <em>Rondo Alla Turca</em>, Debussy’s <em>Clair de Lune</em>, Chopin’s <em>Nocturnes</em>, and Beethoven’
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Golden Vienna Revisited: Schubert, Bruckner, Brahms, the Strauss Family, Fritz Kreisler
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