The Analysis of Sonata for Piano and Violin No.2 Opus 100 for a Violin Recital

Authors

  • Kulisara Sangchan Chulalongkorn University
  • Noraath Chanklum Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Recital, Johannes Brahms, Violin sonata

Abstract

          The purposes of this research were to efficiently cultivate performer’s music making skill for higher quality and to research more information on the selected repertoire of Johannes Brahms’ Sonata for Piano and Violin no.2, Op. 100. As to enable a possibility to successfully deliver the right messages from the composer to audiences with music language, the performer was obliged to study the score and its references in availability to analyze them in both theoretical and historical aspects, thus choosing the most accurate approach to perform, together with learning the piece by practicing on the instrument.

          From this research, it has been discovered that Sonata for Piano and Violin no.2, Op.100 by Johannes Brahms is, undoubtedly, a combination of lyrical and descriptive power with compositional complexity and virtuoso techniques required specifically for violin part. The performer must commit to practice thoroughly to bring off the music and exhibit its balance between lyricism and virtuosity.

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Published

07.08.2023

How to Cite

Sangchan, Kulisara, and Noraath Chanklum. 2023. “The Analysis of Sonata for Piano and Violin No.2 Opus 100 for a Violin Recital”. Rangsit Music Journal 18 (2):17-29. https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rmj/article/view/248707.

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บทความวิจัย | Research Article