A Study of Johannes Brahms’ Sonata for Viola and Piano Op. 120 No. 2 in E flat Major

• Main Authors: Cheng, Yi-wen, 鄭怡雯
• Other Authors: Lin, Mei-Ru
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/55006036630461142604

碩士 === 實踐大學 === 音樂學系碩士班 === 102 === Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) is one of the outstanding German composers in 19th century. Symphonies, songs, piano pieces and chamber works are the most representative works in his creations. The Sonata, Opus 120, No.2 is the last chamber music work in his life. It is for clarinet and piano originally. Brahms later revised it into viola and piano version by himself, and left the piano part untouched. Later he arranged for violin version, and modified some tones at the piano part for violin’s register. This thesis will discuss the following topics: the background and historical introduction of 19th century, the features of Brahms’ chamber music style and his life, the creation background and interpretation discussion of the Sonata, Opus 120, No.2, and the discussion of score versions comparison according to Simrock’s three instruments editions. Through the process of writing this thesis, and with further study, I hope it could benefit for performing and interpreting this remarkable work.