The Musical Canon and Museum Discuss (3-4 pages): 1. The emergence of the musical canon, focusing on the music and reception of Ludwig van Beethoven. 2. How the canon and “musical museum” have affected the music produced after Beethoven and the ways in which later female composers (Amy Beach and Clara Schumann) contend with its […]
How does Robert and Clara Schumann’s music compare? Contrast.
Explore the lives of Robert and Clara Schumann. Include a discussion of the changing role of women in nineteenth century music. Elaborate on Clara Schumann’s role as a major figure in the romantic period. How does Robert and Clara Schumann’s music compare? Contrast? How did their personal lives affect their musical lives and vice versa?