The purpose of this thesis is to discuss the techniques Johannes Brahms used in composing the sonata“Piano sonata, no.1, op.1”and to provide a possible way for pianist to perform the work. This thesis briefly describes the romantic ear when Brahms lived, the musician''s life, and his piano works. Then this thesis discusses the techniques Brahms used. With discussion of the musician''s techniques, this thesis analyzes the four movements of the sonata as a whole, to provide a possible way in which a pianist can perform the work.

Chui-yuan, Peng''s Graduate Recital

Program:

J.S. Bach

The Well—Tempered Clavier Vol. II No.6 in d minor BWV 875

L. V. Beethoven

Piano Sonata no.26 in E flat major, op.81a “Les Adieux”

Mov. I Das Lebewohl（Les Adieux）. Adagio－Allegro

Mov. II Abwesenheit（L’Absence）. Andante espressivo

Mov. III Das Wiedersehn（Le Retour）. Vivacissimamente

P. Hindemith

Piano sonata No. 2

Mov. I Mäßig schnell

Mov. II Lebhaft

Mov. III Sehr langsam－Rondo: Bewegt

J. Brahms

Piano sonata No.1 in C major, op.1

Mov. I Allegro

Mov. II Andante

Mov. III Scherzo: Allegro molto e con fuoco

Mov. IV Finale: Allegro con fuoco