The Symphonies of Jean Sibelius

Department - COMP
Offered - Spring
Course number - LHAN-376

Analysis of the development of the Sibelius style from the first through the seventh symphonies. Methods by which the Finnish master utilized tone color, motive development, beat modulation, and modal counterpoint. In addition, concepts of orchestration will be discussed and analyzed in selected tone poems as well as the symphonies.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Arnold Friedman
Prerequisites: CM-212, and CP-211 or CP-210
Required of: None
Electable by: All