A performance guide to works by Biber, Paganini, Brahms, and Foley

Gee, Mara

dc.contributor.author	Gee, Mara
dc.date.accessioned	2026-04-14T20:37:28Z
dc.date.available	2026-04-14T20:37:28Z
dc.date.graduationmonth	May
dc.date.issued	2026
dc.description.abstract	The following report explores aspects of Sonata No. XVI ("Passacaglia") by Heinrich Biber, "Moses Fantasy" by Niccolo Paganini, Sonata in D Minor by Johannes Brahms, and "Shelter Island" by Xavier Foley that the author found relevant to discuss as part of her preparation for performing these pieces. Each section includes a brief biography of the composer, background on the work to be discussed, stylistic analysis that aided in performance preparation, and a performance guide with notes on specific practices one may employ as part of his or her future practice of these pieces.
dc.description.advisor	Madeleine Jansen
dc.description.degree	Master of Music
dc.description.department	Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance
dc.description.level	Masters
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/2097/47191
dc.subject	Violin performance
dc.subject	Performance
dc.subject	Biber
dc.subject	Paganini
dc.subject	Brahms
dc.subject	Foley
dc.title	A performance guide to works by Biber, Paganini, Brahms, and Foley
dc.type	Report