The emphasis on this class is on the historical and aesthetic analysis of the development of piano literature in the Classic, Romantic, and Impressionistic traditions. Compositions by pianist/composers including Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Scriabin, Rachmaninov and Debussy are studied to reconstruct and analyze the development of harmonic practices, genres, and styles. Students demonstrate their knowledge of the repertoire in research papers, related written assignments, and listening exams. Student performance in class is required.