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About the Course

Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies to Puccini operas....

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VF

Mar 6, 2019

Really appreciate Prof. Wright give us such rich content and sophisticated course. I really enjoy and love it. I am looking forward to seeing more high-level courses from Prof. Wright if there is any.

RR

Mar 23, 2021

A truly wonderful introduction to Classical music. Great course content but perhaps most importantly, Professor Wright is perhaps one of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from.

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By Najara S

Jan 4, 2017

The best course I have ever had on Coursera! I love Professor Craig's lessons and I wish I could be one of his students at Yale.

By Olga V

Jun 24, 2016

Fantastic course. Thank you for such a great material collection; my time with you was most enjoyable and I have learned a lot.

By Ruiyan Q

May 8, 2016

I enjoy the lessons. The professor gives detailed description with fabulous music. I am totally addicted to classical music now.

By Emily B

May 2, 2024

What a joy to attend this course and learn from the delightful Craig Smith and his merry band of musicians and TAs. Fantastic.

By April S

Mar 6, 2021

Excellent course, I have thoroughly enjoyed and feel I have been equipped with the tools and a map to explore my music journey.

By Katja L

Aug 25, 2020

Instructive, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable. Anyone can benefit from a deeper understanding of classical music and culture!

By Joshua S

Sep 3, 2021

Amazing course. Enthusiastic teaching of music from an extensive list of composers. At least watch the first couple of videos.

By Tiago P

Nov 11, 2024

Great content, presented in a very comprehensive way by Mr. Craig Wright. It really can change the way you understand música.

By Álvaro M E

Aug 28, 2020

Craig Wright deserves all the love he can get, an incredible being with enormous intelligence. I hope I can meet him someday.

By Britta T

Sep 14, 2018

Very in detail, and super interesting. Plus there are recap quizzes for me to test my knowledge.

In general a GREAT course!!!!

By Stacy D

Mar 31, 2018

Really interesting course and I learned a great deal. I've even managed to retain some of it, lol. Baroque music all the way!

By Pol-Herve F

Jan 2, 2024

I really enjoyed this course. I learned A LOT, and discovered many new aspects of classical music. Thanks a lot to the team!

By Kristin H

Dec 20, 2023

Pure enjoyment, it is obvious Dr. Wright loves his subject. I learned so much and likely will go through the material again!

By Christina v B

Nov 24, 2020

I loved this course! It gave me a great general overview of the history of classical music from the Middle Ages until today!

By Kay G

Jun 2, 2023

An excellent introduction and overview. I have enjoyed classical music for decades; now I know why. Unreservedly recommend.

By Alex

Jan 7, 2023

Não só o melhor curso sobre música clássica, mas o melhor curso online que já fiz. Parabéns ao Prof. Wright e toda equipe

By Mohammed A

Jan 6, 2022

Excellent course. Amazing instructor I hope Dr. wright gives more courses I would love to take maybe a pure Opera course.

By Lois S

Aug 24, 2020

Highly engaging and enjoyable. I started the course with a basic knowledge of classical music, and I learned so much more!

By Alina K

Jan 5, 2020

Much better understanding of music of all types!!! Much more pleasure from listening to music! after course!! Thank you!!!

By Lincy W

May 30, 2017

This course is well made and produced, great work and effort done.

Very helpful and resourceful input as well as lecturer.

By Matthew S

Jul 26, 2021

Excellent course! Loved the way Craig explained everything. My whole view on classical music has changed, in a good way.

By Apolinar G

Sep 2, 2020

Superb, addictive, and very entertaining. I could understand the concepts and musical tendencies that I was ignorant of.

By Rosemarie S

Jul 13, 2020

A great course with a fabulous professor. I've learned so much and have been inspired to start to play the piano again.

By Oscar D

Oct 31, 2022

Es excelente, no solo se trata de música, si no de la evolucion de las corrientes artísticas a travez de la historia.

By Rosa H B T

Mar 26, 2021

Muy buen curso. Excelente el profesor Wright. Explicaciones muy claras y precisas. El material utilizado muy adecuado.