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MCGY3636: Mozart's World: Music in the Age of Reason
2025 unit information
Since the early 20th century, music in the period c.1730-1810 has been associated with the idea of Classicism, but far from being static or backward looking, it was a period of rapid change as European society and culture were transformed by the new ideas of the Enlightenment. This unit offers an in-depth examination of the music of Haydn, Mozart and their contemporaries in this historical context, and provides an opportunity to deepen and extend your understanding of this highly significant period. Students will explore important repertoire, become acquainted with scholarly and performance issues associated with the galant style by studying a selection of critical writings from and about the period, and choose one topic to research in depth.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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It is recommended that students have completed MCGY1506 or MCGY2612, or have a sound knowledge of late 18th-century repertoire |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a deeper understanding of the genres, forms and performance practices of music from the late 18th century
- LO2. demonstrate a knowlege of significant compositions of the period
- LO3. explain some of the principal issues of critical commentary relating to music of the 'Classical' era and apply these appropriately in your own work
- LO4. demonstrate well-developed research, writing and referencing skills
- LO5. research one topic in depth and cogently present the results of that research both verbally and in a research paper
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