Special History in Music: Virgins and Virtuosos - The Piano in the Nineteenth Century (VS1) (U03088)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : ACE-3-U03088

This courses uses the piano as a basis from which to explore music, culture and society in the nineteenth century. The piano played a pivotal role in nineteenth century society. It was the instrument of choice for the amateur musician, and an essential feature in the middle-class household. Many of the leading composers were pianists, and some of the most significant genres to emerge during the period were directly associated with the instrument.

The course will be an integrated one combining analytical, musicological and aesthetic issues. Students will become familiar with the nineteenth-century piano repertoire and will also examine the cultural significance and social functions of the piano in the nineteenth century, exploring topics such as performance practice and gender issues.

? Keywords : music history special topic virgins virtuosos piano nineteenth century

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U00873

? Pre-requisites : Standard equivalent to two years of music history and sufficient musical literacy to tackle musical analysis.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Music, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

In engaging with the music of the period, students will develop their musical analytical skills and critical awareness. Through studying the social and cultural aspects of the course they will develop sound research methods, the ability to read critically, and the ability to evaluate arguments and articulate their conclusions through discussion and in written form.

Students will familiarise themselves with an essential section of the musical repertoire. They will develop an awareness of technical developments to the piano in the nineteenth century and performance practices relating to the period. This will play an important role in informing students' own performances of nineteenth century piano music, both within the course and in the longer term.