AN ANALYSIS OF PIANO SONATA IN B MINOR, S.178 FOR PIANO RECITAL

Abstract

          The following analysis of the Piano Sonata in B minor, S.178, Composed for solo piano by Franz Liszt, was carried out with the purpose of thoroughly studying and researching the composition. This analysis and study consist of the research used in the thesis of Pornpimon Oanjoo, as part of the requirements of the completion for the Master Degree in Piano Performance. The contents of the research including biography study of the composer, analysis and interpretation, presentation method and technical used in playing. These are the most important basic knowledge in order to facilitate a more comprehensive performance. Furthermore, this Sonata is different from typical Sonata from classical period, that is, a grand Sonata with one movement, also complexity playing technique which challenged every pianist. Due to the intention to displaying the ability of the composer; as a result, this makes the composition more colorful and complicated. All in all, the analysis results could bring knowledges including analysis and interpretation, technical used in playing from Romantic period to conformed with the method intended by the composer as well as helping to facilitate the potential in piano performance.