MUS 577 The 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 ƒ??the workƒ? and ƒ??the interpretationƒ? 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