HUAS78032 - Haydn, Mozart, and the Enlightenment

Course Description

Pioneering a style of unparalleled versatility and expressiveness, Haydn, Mozart, and the early Beethoven created a musical repertory of elegance, wit, optimism, and logic that remains the benchmark of Western musical culture to this day. This class discusses the evolution and achievements of such genres as the Haydn symphonies and quartets, the Mozart concertos and operas, and the early Beethoven instrumental works in historical, social, and musical contexts.

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Online registration closes Friday, March 15 at 5 pm CT.

This course meets in-person at the Gleacher Center.

You will receive an invitation to join the Canvas site for the course a week before the class begins.  For more information about Canvas, please see our Remote Learning Resources page.