Senior Recital Program Notes: Sonata in E-Flat Major, Opus 120, No. 2 For Viola and Piano By Johannes Brahms. Sonata For Viola and Piano, Opus 11, No. 4 For Viola and Piano By Paul Hindemith. Passacaglia Duo For Violin and Viola By George Frederick Handel, Arranged By Johan Halvorsen

Authors

Noah Dresser, The College of Wooster

Abstract

This paper examines three musical pieces: Viola Sonata in E-Flat Major by Johannes Brahms, Viola Sonata Opus 11, No. 4 by Paul Hindemith, and Passacaglia Duo for Violin and Viola by Johan Halvorsen. The pieces were analyzed musically as well as examined for their historical background and importance. Research was drawn from musical excerpts as well as books and letters concerning the composers of the pieces.

Advisor

Wood, Thomas

Department

Music

Recommended Citation

Dresser, Noah, "Senior Recital Program Notes: Sonata in E-Flat Major, Opus 120, No. 2 For Viola and Piano By Johannes Brahms. Sonata For Viola and Piano, Opus 11, No. 4 For Viola and Piano By Paul Hindemith. Passacaglia Duo For Violin and Viola By George Frederick Handel, Arranged By Johan Halvorsen" (2012). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 219.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/219

Disciplines

Music Performance

Keywords

program notes, viola, music, johannes brahms, paul hindemith, johan halvorsen, george frederick handel

Publication Date

2012

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis