Piano Repertoire II (313-2-1)
Instructors
Rodolfo Faistauer
Meeting Info
RCMA 3-131: Mon, Wed 1:00PM - 2:50PM
Overview of class
Explore selected composers and works that form the vast repertoire written for keyboard instruments. In this quarter we will focus on piano works of the Nineteenth Century. We will study this repertoire from an historical perspective, engaging with issues of style and performance practice.
Registration Requirements
Piano majors, undergraduate and master.
Learning Objectives
Develop an overview of the major piano works and composers of the 19th century from an historical perspective; identify stylistic characteristics through listening and score analysis; think performance practice issues of this repertoire critically.
Teaching Method
The content is organized around the major composers of this repertoire. The lecture-based portion of the class involves historical and biographical material related to the composer and how it is connected to his or her output. After acquiring a global view of the composer's works, the class will examine specific pieces in depth, looking for relevant aspects related to style and performance, developing both listening and analytical skills. These goals will be attained through different activities: guided listening; small group analysis followed by large group discussion; readings related to performance practice followed by in-class discussions relevant to the student-performer. Students will be exposed to current scholarly research as well as important primary sources.
Evaluation Method
Participation and attendance; listening quizzes based on playlists prepared by the instructor; short written assignments; performance project and oral presentation.
Class Materials (Required)
No textbook required.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Recommended texts:
1. Gordon, S. A History of Keyboard Literature: Music for the Piano and Its Forerunners. New York, NY: Schirmer, 1996.
2. Kirby, F. E. Music for Piano: A Short History. Portland: Amadeus Press, 2000.
3. Todd, Larry. Nineteenth-Century Piano Music. New York: Schirmer, 1990.
4. Eigeldinger, Jean-Jacques. Trans. by Naomi Shohet. Chopin pianist and teacher as seen by his pupils. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986.
5. Göllerich, August. The Piano Master Classes of Franz Liszt, 1884-1886: diary notes of August Göllerich. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1996.
Class Notes
Instructor will provide students with scores used in class.