Book Description
The objective of this dissertation is to examine the orchestration methods of Johannes Brahms, apply these methods to an orchestral transcription of his Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D Minor, op. 108, and provide a conductor's analysis of the transcription. Chapter 1 gives a brief historical background, and discusses reasons for and methods of the project. Chapter 2 examines general aspects of Brahms's orchestrational style. Chapter 3 addresses the transcription process and its application to the Third Violin Sonata. Chapter 4 explores areas in which a thorough understanding of a work's compositional and orchestrational structure informs performance practice. Chapter 5 discusses differences in chamber and orchestral music observed during the project. The full score of the transcription is included at the end.
