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This course will explore the issue of interpretation in music, both in theory and in practice. We will examine and compare different interpretations of classical works (within and beyond historical context) as well as popular songs. And we will consider interpretation in other fields such as law, acting, and cooking. Students will be required to give individual presentations, hand in written work, and to contribute meaningfully to class discussions. A central goal of the course is to develop listening and analytical skills useful in evaluating musical interpretations, and to develop a conceptual framework for crafting new interpretations of familiar works.