The New German School was a controversial term coined in 1859 to legitimise the self-consciously progressive art of figures such as Wagner and Liszt. This course explores the music and aesthetic theories of these two composers against the backdrop of contemporary debates and reception politics. Their personal relationship will also be scrutinized in detail. Works to be studied include selections from Liszt's symphonic poems and piano works, Wagner's Tristan, Die Meistersinger and Ring tetralogy.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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MCGY2612 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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It is expected that students will have some knowledge of harmonic and formal practices up to 1850. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | David Larkin, david.larkin@sydney.edu.au |
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