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GRMUS P610 — Baroque as a Second Language: Historical Performance for Modern Players

2 credits
Fall
Robert Mealy

This class offers an intensive exploration of the specific techniques and styles of historical performance, concentrating on the rich and virtuosic chamber and orchestral music of the 17th and 18th centuries. It will focus on French and Italian Baroque style, through study of original musical sources and contemporary writing about performance, as well as through hands-on experience for string players using Baroque bows. Although designed primarily for modern string players, the class welcomes oboes and bassoons as well, to explore historical performance practice on modern instruments. Admission is by instructor approval. Baroque bows will be provided. There will be at least one class performance per semester.