Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction and Overview of the History of Russian Music
History and development of Russian music
Basic Russian music features
Introduction of important Russian composers: Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff |
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2) |
Introduction and Overview of the History of Russian Music
History and development of Russian music
Basic Russian music features
Introduction of important Russian composers: Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff |
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3) |
Modes and Melody in Russian Music
Commonly used modes in Russian music
Russian melodic features and contrasts
Analysis of sample works |
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4) |
Modes and Melody in Russian Music
Commonly used modes in Russian music
Russian melodic features and contrasts
Analysis of sample works |
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5) |
Rhythm and Orchestration in Russian Music
Rhythmic features of Russian music
Orchestration techniques and use of color
Study of examples of Russian orchestration |
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6) |
Rhythm and Orchestration in Russian Music
Rhythmic features of Russian music
Orchestration techniques and use of color
Study of examples of Russian orchestration |
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7) |
Piano Techniques and Russian Piano School
Features of Russian piano music
Contemporary and classical Russian piano techniques
Playing and analysis of piano works |
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8) |
Piano Techniques and Russian Piano School
Features of Russian piano music
Contemporary and classical Russian piano techniques
Playing and analysis of piano works |
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9) |
Russian Folk Music and Its Influences
The importance of Russian folk music
Influences and adaptations to classical music
Characteristic elements of folk music |
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10) |
Russian Folk Music and Its Influences
The importance of Russian folk music
Influences and adaptations to classical music
Characteristic elements of folk music |
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11) |
Emotions and Themes in Russian Music
The emotional depth of Russian music
Use of specific themes and motifs
Inner meaning of works and emotional expression |
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12) |
Emotions and Themes in Russian Music
The emotional depth of Russian music
Use of specific themes and motifs
Inner meaning of works and emotional expression |
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13) |
Student Performances and Course Evaluation
Student performances and comments
Overall evaluation and feedback of the course
Future studies and suggestions about Russian music |
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14) |
Student Performances and Course Evaluation
Student performances and comments
Overall evaluation and feedback of the course
Future studies and suggestions about Russian music |
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15) |
Student Performances and Course Evaluation
Student performances and comments
Overall evaluation and feedback of the course
Future studies and suggestions about Russian music |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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