Abstract

Viola da gamba is the earliest one of the Plucked-String Instruments. Although Viola was dispensable before the 20 century, its performance technique has been elevated recently. Viola makes a strong impression on people that it doesn’t play an accompaniment role any more. Therefore, the compositions for viola which created

by the composers have been increasing largely. This Märchenbilder: Vier Stücke für Klavier und Viola, Op. 113 by Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is one of the vital work of Romanticism. It is filled with the composer’s romantic emotion, and it’s melody is beautiful.

This thesis is divided into four chapters to introduce this work. First of all, I will introduce Schumann’ life events, style, background of her creation . Second, I

will analyze and explain the four pieces, from the chord structure , material, and harmony structure to analyze and take musical contexts for practical examples. Third, I will conclude what performance Technique is necessary, and interpret from my objective viewpoints. Finally, I hope that via this thesis, people who enjoy viola music and the it’s players will understand and appreciate the music characteristics of Schumann more.

Viola Music Recital

1.Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Viola da Gamba Sonata No.2 in D

2.Johann Nepomuk Hummel(1778-1837)

FANTAISIE pour ALTO et ORCHESTRE à CORDES

3.Jean Baptiste Charles Dancla(1817-1907)

Carnival of Venice

4.Rebecca Helferich Clarke(1886-1979)

Sonata For Viola and Piano