Music in France during the Third Republic (1870-1940) This course offers a comprehensive study of the renaissance of music in France after the Franco-Prussian War, concentrating on Paris as a musical center. It will investigate the rise of societies, schools and groups for music, and landmark events such as the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889. In addition to an examination of key works by important French composers (including Fauré, Debussy, Satie, Ravel and Les Six), it will assess the impact of Russian music, Wagner, Cocteau, Stravinsky, Diaghilev and Boulanger on the French musical scene. As well as studying the socio-political background to important events, it will look closely at allied arts (especially literary and visual arts) and important movements such as orientalism, impressionism and expressionism. (Knowledge of French language not necessary.) The course will include a visit to the Museum of Fine Art in Boston to see the French Collection of this period, and if possible a field trip to see one or more of the French music concerts in the area during the semester. 3 cr.