Introducción a la apreciación musical: una descripción general (a su propio ritmo)

 Students will explore the Renaissance musical period, focusing on key instruments, genres, and composers like Guillaume du Fay, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and William Byrd. The study will highlight genres like sacred choral music and secular vocal forms, showcasing how du Fay's innovations, Palestrina's counterpoint mastery, and Byrd's contributions reflect the artistic spirit of the era and influence Western music. 

 Students will explore the Baroque musical period, examining its origins, instruments, and musical genres, including both vocal and instrumental music. The study will highlight vocal genres such as opera and oratorio, as well as instrumental forms like the concerto and suite, featuring composers like Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and François Couperin. Students will also discuss the lasting influences of Baroque music on later musical developments. 

 Students will explore the Classical musical period, focusing on its key genres, instruments, and influential composers such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Students will examine prominent genres, including the symphony, string quartet, and sonata, highlighting how these forms evolved during this era. The study will cover essential instruments like the piano and orchestral strings, showcasing their role in shaping the period's sound. 

 Students will explore the Romantic musical period, examining its connections to art and literature, as well as key composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Fryderyk Chopin, Johannes Brahms, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. They will analyze Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, focusing on its themes of universal brotherhood and emotional depth. The study will also highlight Chopin's expressive piano works, Brahms' rich symphonic compositions, and Tchaikovsky's dramatic ballets.