Piano Repertoire I (313-1-1)
Instructors
Geoffrey James Duce
Meeting Info
RCMA Choral Room 1-190: Mon, Fri 12:30PM - 1:50PM
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 from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. We will study this repertoire from an historical perspective, engaging with issues of style and performance practice.
Registration Requirements
Piano majors, undergraduate and master, get permission number.
Learning Objectives
Develop an overview of the major piano works and composers 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 period. The lecture-based portion of the class involves historical and biographical material related to the composers and how their output relates to the piano repertoire. The class will examine specific pieces in depth, looking for relevant aspects involving style and performance, developing both listening and analytical skills. These goals will be attained through different activities: guided listening; analysis and discussion; readings related to performance practice 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)
N/A
Class Materials (Suggested)
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. Silbiger, A. Keyboard Music Before 1700. New York: Routledge, 2004.
4. Harnoncourt, N. Baroque Music Today: Music as Speech. Translated by Mary O'Neill. Portland: Amadeus Press, 1988.
5. Rosenblum, S. P. Performance Practices in Classic Piano Music. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1991.
Class Notes
Instructor will provide students with scores used in class.