Cultural History of the Piano
Piano, Piano: The Cultural History of the Piano In this seminar we will take a closer look at the culture(s) surrounding one of the most popular musical instruments in the Western world and its place in people’s lives, in our imagination, and in the musical industry. Despite its rather ‘high-brow culture’ reputation, the piano has in fact shaped the past three hundred years of Western life in more than just musical ways, and our course will map the piano’s place in our culture and the way in which we educate and entertain ourselves. Space, time, leisure and the piano have formed various combinations that speak to all of our senses, and it is these combinations that will make our topic so fascinating and multi-faceted.
Piano, Piano: The Cultural History of the Piano In this seminar we will take a closer look at the culture(s) surrounding one of the most popular musical instruments in the Western world and its place in people’s lives, in our imagination, and in the musical industry. Despite its rather ‘high-brow culture’ reputation, the piano has in fact shaped the past three hundred years of Western life in more than just musical ways, and our course will map the piano’s place in our culture and the way in which we educate and entertain ourselves. Space, time, leisure and the piano have formed various combin …Read more
Bettina is a lovely person, with the fun quirk you love to have as a teacher. However, the course felt underdeveloped and was very boring. Funnily enough, throughout the semester, it made me like the piano less. I would probably take a German course with Bettina in the future, but I don't suggest her for a course outside of her specialty. For incoming first-years, don't add this course to your batch selection, if it's even an option.
Bettina is a lovely person, with the fun quirk you love to have as a teacher. However, the course felt underdeveloped and was very boring. Funnily enough, throughout the semester, it made me like the piano less. I would probably take a German course with Bettina in the future, but I don't suggest her for a course outside of her speci …Read more