Sonata In F Minor

Sonata no. 3 in C major is one of the first three Beethoven's sonatas (opus 2) written in 1795 and dedicated to Joseph Haydn. This UTEXT edition is based on early original editions, which Beethoven personally supervised. The fingerings are provided by the editor.

Boris Berman draws on his intimate knowledge of Prokofiev's work to guide music lovers and pianists through the composer's nine piano sonatas.

Beethoven wrote 32 sonatas for piano. Volume 1, edited by Stewart Gordon, includes the first 8 sonatas (Op. 2, Nos. 1-3; Op. 7; Op. 10, Nos. 1-3; and Op. 13 ["Pathétique"]), written between 1795 and 1799. Since these autographs no longer exist, this edition is based on the first editions, published by various Viennese engravers. Dr. Gordon discusses a variety of topics including Beethoven's life; the pianos of his time and their limitations; Beethoven's use of articulation, ornamentation, tempo; and the age-old challenge of attempting to determine the definitive interpretation of Beethoven's music. Valuable performance recommendations, helpful fingering suggestions and ornament realizations are offered in this comprehensive critical body of Beethoven's sonatas. Where performance options are open to interpretation, other editors' conclusions are noted, enabling students and teachers to make informed performance decisions.

Piano part: Sonata in F minor (TWV41:F1) by Georg Philipp Telemann, rev. Angelo Piazzini for Eb/F Tuba and Piano. Tuba part available in series. E-book published by Glissato Edizioni Musicali - www.glissato.it

Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 is considered by many, including Beethoven, to be one of his greatest sonatas. The nickname "appassionata" probably came from a four-hand version entitled Sonata appassionata, published in Hamburg in 1838. The famous opening thematic statement played two octaves apart and repeated immediately a half step higher sets a mood of tension and conflict in this majestic sonata. Dr. Stewart Gordon’s editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earliest available sources has enabled Dr. Gordon to produce the most accurate reflection of the composer’s intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations.

Tuba part: Sonata in F minor (TWV41:F1) by Georg Philipp Telemann, rev. Angelo Piazzini for Eb/F Tuba and Piano. Piano part available in series. E-book published by Glissato Edizioni Musicali - www.glissato.it

Piano Sonata No. 1 Op. 2 in F minor by Ludwig van Beethoven. Composed by Beethoven in 1975 and dedicated to Joseph Haydn, this sonata consists of four movements: Allegro in F minor Adagio in F major Menuetto - Allegretto in F minor Prestissimo in F minor

The serious student and performer of the Beethoven's works will definitely benefit from this scholarly prepared edition of the 1795 F-minor Sonata, Opus 2, No. 1, not only for the clarity of its modern engraving, but also for the extensive performance and historical notes provided by Maurice Hinson, both separately in the preface as well as scattered throughout the score. Editorial additions are clearly designated.