This course will trace the development of the dynamic and evolving concerto form from its beginnings in Italy around 1680 to examples from the 20th century that exhibit influences of jazz. We will explore works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Ravel. Excellent audio and video recordings will enliven our study.
Instructor: Michael Roeder
Dr. Michael Roeder loves both music and teaching and has put these two together over a long career of facilitating greater enjoyment and understanding of music and aspects of the great composers’ lives and styles whose music we so value today. Michael taught at the U of A for over three decades and earned a 3M Teaching Fellowship, an award presented to Canada’s top university teachers. He has taught for ELLA for 14 years and enjoys exploring music with seniors and others at various venues in the capital region.