Keyboard music
Proposed to be offered next in 2000
C Williams
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisites: MUS2110, MUS2120
Objectives On successful conclusion of the subject, students should have had practice in recognising keyboard styles by ear and eye and should be able to locate them on a chronology of broader artistic styles.
Synopsis This subject surveys the history of keyboard instruments from the earliest hydraulic organ to the latest electronic reconstruction. In terms of repertoire, the `peak' pieces will be examined against the background of styles and forms of lesser known works. Certain works are studied in great detail.
Prescribed scores and texts
Parthenia by W Byrd and others
Aria mit 30 VerÑnderungen (Goldberg variations) by J S Bach
Preludes Op.28 by F Chopin
Variationen für Klavier Op. 27 by A Webern
Kirby F E A short history of keyboard music The Free Press, 1966
Assessment Written (2500 words): 40%
* Examination (3 hours): 45%
* Assignment: 15%
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