Music of the Baroque

Undergraduate catalogue

An introductory survey of style developments, aesthetic trends affecting music, and principal vocal and instrumental genres (opera, cantata, concerto, sonata, and suite) of the period 1600-1750. Major figures to be considered include Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Lully, Corelli, Vivaldi, Handel, and J.S. Bach. Two lectures, one preceptorial. Prerequisite: any music course or instructor's permission.