For many decades, discrepancies among performers and the proper interpretation of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach has lingered and sparked controversy between artists. While many believe that recreating the "Baroque" style of playing is necessary b . . .

A survey and interpretation of piano literature spanning from the Baroque period to the 20th century, consisting of a solo recital and a concerto recital. Works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Olivier Messiaen, Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert, and Ludwig van Be . . .

For any given composition, there is typically a purpose, a specific motivation, or a dedication with which the piece was written. It is the goal of this study to investigate the background behind select compositions performed on my graduate recital, i . . .

ABSTRACT A GRADUATE RECITAL By Nan Cai Master of Music in Music, Performance This is a program note of piano works that comprise my graduate recital to fulfill the requirements for the degree of Master of Music in Music, Performance major at Californi . . .

This thesis presents extended program notes on my graduate recital. I will provide a detailed historical background and analysis of the following: Thème Varié et Finale - Manuel Maria Ponce (1882 - 1948); Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998 - Johann Se . . .

The art making process embodies the human spirit and becomes a metaphor for the self. The human spirit moves through transitions that are similar to the ceramic process. We shift and twist to accommodate our daily struggles. We have tenuous fragile mo . . .

In this paper, I will introduce and analyze the piano works I performed on my concerto recital on March 31, 2019 and the solo recital initially scheduled for May 5, 2020 (my solo recital was canceled due to COVID-19). This paper aims to discuss the hi . . .