Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas - Volume 1

Description

This landmark edition, by Barry Cooper, satisfies the exacting requirements of performer, teacher, and scholar. It is totally faithful to Beethoven's music text, corrects long-standing errors and misconceptions, and includes the latest research from Cooper, a world authority on Beethoven. Unlike other editions, the complete 35 sonatas are included, beginning with WoO47 Nos.1-3. for the performer or teacher, there are realized ornaments, suggested fingerings, sympathetic page turns and layout -- all beautifully presented -- and an Introduction on performance practice, articulation, dynamics, pedalling, etc. Every sonata comes with a critical Commentary, including the work's history, a full assessment of the sources, and detailed notes on interpretation. Available as three separate volumes, and as a boxed set. Comes with bonus audio CD of commentary and demonstrations.

Pieces

• Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, WoO 47, No. 1
• Piano Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47, No. 2
• Piano Sonata in D Major, WoO 47, No. 3
• Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2, No. 2
• Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3
• Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1
• Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2
• Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7
• Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10, No. 1
• Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2
• Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3
• Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor ("Grande Sonata Pathétique"), Op. 13
• Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14, No. 1
• Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2