Objectives and competences

The objective of the subject is to develop an analytical command over musical notation in the compositional and formative sense as well as understanding and gaining practical command over instrumental skills.

Content (Syllabus outline)

• Playing instrumental compositions regarding the level of previous knowledge. • Playing compositions from renaissance and early baroque period. • Playing compositions from baroque period. • Playing compositions from classical period. • The proper technique of playing. • Qualifying for group music performances. • Further study and development of instrumental techniques through the process of creating an interpretation. • History of the Western-European instrumental music

Learning and teaching methods

• lectures, • Individual and team work with lesson planing, • e-learning.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

On completion of this course the student will be able to: • use the acquired knowledge in performing chamber music. • link theoretical and practical knowledge. • understand the impact of wider cultural conditions on music. • recognize specific formal characteristics of a period in musical history. • know the most important representatives and works of a period.

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

Readings

- Halle Rowen, R. (1999): Early Chamber Music, Columbia University Press, New York - Kilburn, N. (2002): Chamber Music and its Masters, William Reeves, London - Wyn Jones, D. (2016): Music in Vienna: 1700, 1800, 1900, Boydell Press, London

Prerequisits

The practical exam is conducted as a performance on a musical instrument.