A STUDY OF LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN’S PIANO SONATA OP. 111, ROBERT SCHUMANN’S OP.6 AND MAURICE RAVEL’S JEUX D’EAU

Authors

Ji Hyun KimFollow

Degree Name

Master of Music

Graduate Program

Music

Advisor

Lee, Junghwa

Abstract

This research paper examines the following repertoire: Jeux d'eau by Maurice Ravel, Davidsbündertänze, Opus 6, by Robert Schumann, and Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 111, by Ludwig van Beethoven. The purpose of this paper is to enhance performers’ understanding and performance of these pieces. By analyzing these works, this paper suggests that the performer delve more deeply into the structure and meaning behind this repertoire.