The exegesis investigates ways in which major piano works of the 19th and 20th centuries reflect elements of baroque tradition and considers the implications for performance. After the baroque period, from the 18th century to the present, many composers have continued to explore baroque forms, textures and expressive devices. Thus, by investigating the nature of such stylistic linkages, the performer can enter the works at a deeper structural and expressive level. / Thesis (M.Mus.) -- Elder Conservatorium of Music, 2008