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Course Description

The Great Composers | Learn about the great classical composers including the biography, history and musical masterpieces of selected classical composers.

Learner Outcomes

Recognize and name great composers and their works; Discuss the contributions of these great composers to the history of music; Identify great composers and their works aurally according to historical style periods in music; Review critical analyses given by various conductors and performers on selected classical composers.
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Section Title
Omalley | Scandinavian and Finnish Composers
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Apr 10, 2026 to May 22, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 09, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 09, 2026
Instructors
  • John Cahill

Section Notes

Omalley Senior Center | Scandinavian and Finnish Composers | This course presents the music of Scandinavian and Finnish composers including Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Aulis Sallinen, Einojohani Rautavaara, Carl Nielsen, Kari Tikka, Rued Langgaard, Kaija Saariaho, and others. The music of Iceland will also be included. Their works include concertos, orchestral music, and operas. Throughout the course there will be both audio and video presentations representing the finest works of these varied composers.
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