MUSA 3270 Beethoven
An introduction to Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), tracing his intellectual development within the culture and society of the Rhenish Enlightenment, his musical enrichment of the High Classicism of Mozart and Haydn (among others), and the heroic style of his best known works to his feelings and expressions of musical and social isolation in his last years, and his problematic identity with the burgeoning romantic movement in Germany. Emphasis will be on the music itself, concentrating on compositions from three genres: piano sonata, string quartet, and symphony. Also covered will be the concerto, his opera <i>Fidelio,</i> and the <i>Missa Solemnis.</i>
Course overview
- Department
- Music Academic
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.06 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.50 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Jeremiah Mcgrann | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 16 |
| Spring 2024 | Jeremiah Mcgrann | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 14 |
| Spring 2022 | Jeremiah Mcgrann | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 12 |