OLMUSICC - MUSIC: CONTROVERSIES AND CURIOSITIES
Course Description
too far and pay the price. Let’s analyze some of these controversial pieces. Some of them were revolutionary ones
that challenged established norms and created discord. Some even created moral panics that led to cries for
censorship, when they were released, or decades later. Let’s explore the biggest scandals in classical music, pop, music
for the stage and for the screen. In this course, I will use audiovisual examples and will complement anecdotes from my
many years as a concert promoter.
Notes
INSTRUCTOR: EMANUEL ABRAMOVITS
LOCATION: ZOOM ONLINE
English Proficiency Requirements
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