MUS 477 History of Performance and the Analysis of Interpretation

Explores the changing historical views of the process of musical interpretation in performance and a develops a useful language to discuss the interpretive choices made by performers. We will discuss the aesthetic issues surrounding the notions of ?Ç£the work?Ç¥ and ?Ç£the interpretation?Ç¥ while comparing recorded performances from across the 20th century. Guest lecturers from among our studio faculty and ensemble directors will discuss their own specialty from the perspective of interpretation.

Credits

3

Offered

Every other year