Beethoven, Piano Sonatas: Op. 14, Nos. 1,2 / Op. 22 / Op. 26 / Op. 27, Nos. 1, 2 / Op. 28 (An Alfred Masterwork Library) [Paperback]

Stewart Gordon (Editor), Ludwig Van Beethoven (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2005

Beethoven wrote 32 sonatas for piano. Volume 2, edited by Stewart Gordon, includes Sonatas 9--15 (Op. 14, Nos. 1--2; Op. 22; Op. 26; Op. 27, Nos. 1--2; and Op. 28), written between 1798 and 1801 and published shortly after they were written. Of the sonatas in this volume, autographs exist for Op. 26; Op. 27, No. 2 (the first and final pages are missing); and Op. 28. This edition is based on the existing autographs and 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739037625
• ISBN-13: 978-0739037621
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven Editions for All Time, October 8, 2008

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David S. Murray "Pianist" (Riverside, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven, Piano Sonatas: Op. 14, Nos. 1,2 / Op. 22 / Op. 26 / Op. 27, Nos. 1, 2 / Op. 28 (An Alfred Masterwork Library) (Paperback)

Dr. Stewart Gordon, Professor Extraordinaire and Chair of the University of Southern California Piano Department, has put together an amazing series of Beethoven editions for Alfred. Rather than merely including his own ideas about Beethoven performance practice, Dr. Gordon has decided to collect details from ALL available editions of Beethoven--Schnabel, Arrau, Czerny, and many, many more. This is by far the most fascinating and useful Beethoven edition on the market. The layout is perfect and easy to read. Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, well-edited editions, February 8, 2008

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Tamara J. Slobodkin "teacher" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven, Piano Sonatas: Op. 14, Nos. 1,2 / Op. 22 / Op. 26 / Op. 27, Nos. 1, 2 / Op. 28 (An Alfred Masterwork Library) (Paperback)

This is the first of three volumes of Beethoven Sonatas edited by Steward Gordon. It contains some of the most popular. The print is clear although some of the pages are overly cluttered with footnotes, but the editing is knowledgeable and specific. The Preface has interesting historical notes and performance comments and all-in-all this is an excellant student edition at a reasonable price.