Henry Purcell Music Appreciation course: City Lit

Brahms - new music from old

“What a luxuriant summer. A new volume of Schütz lies here; a new one of Bach is expected.” So wrote Brahms in 1892 revealing his obsession with early music. Come and discover how this research stimulated Brahms creatively and led him to make new music from old. No previous musical knowledge necessary.

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Key course information

Dates
20/09/11 - 29/11/11

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
10 weeks

Time
15:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £119
Senior fee: £67
Concession: £32

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MD022

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

To give you a greater understanding and appreciation of Brahms’s music – both the ideas that lie behind the works and the ideas contained within.

What topics will we cover?

The course will focus on certain key works in Brahm’s output, placing them in their appropriate context, historically and musically, and analysing them in terms of their musical style and content.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Identify the key stages in Brahms’s life
- Identify the ideas – both musical and non-musical - that influenced Brahms throughout his career
- Identify the formal, harmonic and melodic characteristics of certain key orchestral works by Mahler.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No previous knowledge or experience needed.You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Lectures, listening, discussions.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

None.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

See other music appreciation courses at City Lit and elsewhere.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

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