Francesca Brittan, Guest Lecturer forMusic Theory 405/Comparative Literature 492 “The Fantastic in Music and Literature”
Academic Year:
2011 - 2012 (June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012)
Funding Requested:
$453.00
Project Dates:
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Applicant(s):
Overview of the Project:
I seek the support of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching to bring Francesca Brittan to my fall undergraduate class, "The Fantastic in Music and Literature." Dr. Francesca Brittan--an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University--is one of the foremost American authorities on the burgeoning field of musicological research that applies the literary theory of the fantastic to the study of classical music. During her visit to my class, Professor Brittan will speak to us about her recent research and share her findings concerning little-known and heretofore unpublished musical works in the fantastic genre (including works thought to be lost). Because Professor Brittan is also a noted keyboard performer, she will enhance her academic lecture with live demonstration at the piano.