A critical edition with German commentaries of the 35 Piano Sonatas by Professor Barry Cooper. Includes general introduction covering performance practice, including tempo, articulation, pedalling and dynamics, and commentary to each sonata, including history, full assessment of the sources and notes on interpretation. Introductory CD included.
Contents
Op. 57 ('Appassionata'), F minor/f-Moll [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 79, G major/G-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 78, F sharp major/Fis-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 81a (Das Lebewohl, 'Les adieux'), E flat major/Es-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 90, E minor/e-Moll [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 101, A major/A-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 106 ('Hammerklavier'), B flat major/B-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 109, E major/E-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 110, A flat major/As-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]