Carnival, a hedonistic, fun-filled celebration of the pleasures of life, has given rise to some very original, striking music and art. Lent, which follows, is a 40-day season of reflection and enlightenment. It has inspired equally striking, though very different art works. Come enjoy these marked contrasts which will be explored through music ranging from the Renaissance to today, by such composers as Byrd, Orlando di Lasso, Lotti, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Schumann, Berlioz, Rossini, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Elgar, Stravinsky, Ravel, and Poulenc. The music will be complemented by appropriate art works depicting these contrasting seasons and will include video performances.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Instrumental and vocal music for Carnival by Orlando di Lasso, Mozart, Schumann, Berlioz, Dvořák, Johann Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Stravinsky, Poulenc
• Lenten music, vocal and instrumental, by Byrd, Handel, Lotti, Haydn, Rossini, S. S. Wesley, Elgar, Poulenc, Duruflé and George Malcolm
• Art for Carnival and Lent: from the hedonistic and fun-filled to the sobriety and reflection of meditative Lenten works

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Distinguish the major differences between these two successive seasons of the year and their significance
2. Appreciate the achievements of the various composers and artists in reflecting the essential ethos and priorities of each season
3. Discuss some of ideas and ideals which inspired the composers and artists, and the risks taken by them
4. Outline the different stylistic traits of the music and art included in the course