Vienna: Capital of Classical Music
A weekend study tour to Vienna
Required Course(s):
Vienna: Capital of Classical Music
Available Fall & Spring
| Fall 2010, Spring 2011 | $495.00 |
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Objectives
- Better understand Vienna's significance in the historical development of western European music
- Experience present day musical life in Vienna by attending symphony concerts, chamber music concerts, and the opera and actively participating in pre- and post-performance discussions.
- Familiarize yourselves with Viennese culture – past and present
- Become acquainted with the leading Viennese composers and their masterpieces
Previous Activities Have Included
- A visit to Mozart's apartment
- An opera performance at the Vienna State Opera House, one of the premier opera houses in the world
- City walks following the paths of important composers as well as focusing on the historical development of Vienna
- A visit to the famous the Musikverein
Description
Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, and Schönberg – luminaries of European classical music – all lived and worked in Vienna. Through an introduction to the basic forms of classical music, a more thorough analysis of the leading composer’s masterworks and a historical overview, you will understand why Vienna fostered so many great composers as well as appreciate their music.
