Undergraduate Course: Special History in Music: Virgins and Virtuosos - The Piano in the Nineteenth Century (MUSI10012)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Music |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least three Music courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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. |
Assessment Information
| Two essays c.3,000 words each (40% each). One presentation (20%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | music history special topic virgins virtuosos piano nineteenth century |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elaine Kelly
Tel: (0131 6)50 8248
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Course secretary | Mr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
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