1. Report on Johannes Brahms" Sonata in G Major, op. 78.
Aside from the restless development section in this first movement, the wistful mood set by the opening theme is felt throughout the sonata. Moving on, the key turns minor just for a moment creating an ominous sound until the dotted three-note motto returns and the strong and weak accents of the triple meter are evident. ... Harmony in the piano surrounds the violins regal melody which is full of longing. ... The three note motto emerges once again however this time sounding much like a funeral march. ... The piano plays a layer of sixteenth notes underneath the violin sounding like rai...
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