The Yolanda and David Katz Faculty of the Arts, The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music

Course:   The symphonic option- The symphonies of Joseph Haydn

Semesterial, 2018-2019

Lesson, 2 hours weekly course 

The course will be held in English

Name of lecturer: Mr. Israel Sharon

Tel:  052-2203604

Email:  israelshar@gmail.com 

Reception time

 Sunday 16:00-16:45

 Description of course

 The course examines the classical symphony as a flexible framework.

This idea is clearly demonstrated in the symphonies of Joseph Haydn which encompass the various  types of the classical symphony.

The course will introduce the symphonic idea as a model which allows significant flexibility regarding the various musical elements and emotional content. 

Course requirements

 Regular attendance and participation

Grading Summary

 70% final exam; 30% class participation

Course subjects

  Each lesson will deal with a different type of symphony, define its  characteristics  and examine the ways in which a certain idea may appear in different symphonies.

Bibliography

The scores will serve as the course's textbook.

 Joseph Haydn- Symphonies Nos. 5-8, 13-15, 26,38,39,45,51,70,88, 93,94,

96,100,104.