From Soundscapes to Symphonic Poems

Week 4 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201A | Ages 14 and up

Music can include emotions, images, and narrative. Debussy, Ravel, Smetana, and Mussorgsky created soundscapes that conveyed impressions of the world around us. Liszt, Dvorak, Richard Strauss, and Sibelius wrote symphonic poems inspired by stories — even transcendent experiences. Listen for how Romantic era composers shaped compositions to serve "extra-musical" intent. Sessions include extensive audio and video performances. Juxtaposed material links composers and compositions from 1860 to 1940 and a few beyond. Start your day sampling great music.

Class Times

Michael Barndt

B.S.,Case Institute; PhD., School of Business, Case Western Reserve

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