Aspects of Brahms

Course

Course Description
Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the nineteenth century. He contributed to all musical genres except opera and most of his output is still regularly performed. We will mainly focus on his orchestral, choral, chamber music and solo songs and also discuss the general musical and historical context of his life as a composer. No specialist knowledge is required for full participation – just an interest in listening to music and finding out more about it.
Your Tutor
Peter Copley D.Phil, MA, B.mus is a composer, cellist and pianist. He is a visiting lecturer at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, the University of Sussex and is an Associate Lecturer for the Open University, where he has also been a Research Associate for the music faculty.