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. 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]