Course description
The New World of Arnold Schönberg's Piano Music
We will discuss the history and musical details of each work and give suggestions for pianists who are practicing and performing the compositions. We will also encounter related compositions by other composers and get a tour of Schönberg's house in Austria. You will be able to test your knowledge using review questions and compare your reflections on course content with other students.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course but there are optional units for participants who read music to analyze the compositions. Course units about the history of the compositions will likely be of interest to all participants while units about practicing and performing were designed primarily for pianists working on the repertoire.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
You will explore:
- Schönberg's solo piano music and its historical context.
- Vocabulary and strategies for analyzing the music and your responses to the music.
- How to practice and perform the compositions.
- Additional, related repertoire.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Stanford University, a partner institute of EdX.
5-10 hours per week