Viola da Gamba Literature

1 Credit.

A chronological survey of the viola da gamba and its literature from the 16th to 18th centuries. The class will be an opportunity to become familiar with a rich repertoire little known to non- specialists, and to learn about how the world of the baroque era relates to our own. No prior experience in historical performance is required. Prerequisite: History of Music 1, 2, or permission of instructor.