A critical edition of the 35 Piano Sonatas by specialist Professor Barry Cooper. Includes a general introduction covering performance practice, including tempo, articulation, pedalling and dynamics and commentary to each sonata, including history, full assessment of the sources and detailed notes on interpretation. Introductory audio included.
Contents
Op. 22, B flat major/B-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 26, A flat major/As-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 27 No. 1 (quasi una fantasia), E flat major/Es-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 27 No. 2 (quasi una fantasia, 'Moonlight'/'Mondschein'), C sharp minor/cis-Moll [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 28 ('Pastorale'), D major/D-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 31 No. 1, G major/G-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 31 No. 2, D minor/d-Moll [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 31 No. 3, E flat major/Es-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Op. 53 ('Waldstein'), C major/C-Dur [Ludwig van Beethoven]