Sonata quasi una Fantasia for Pianoforte E-flat major, C-sharp minor op. 27/1+2 "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Solo - Sheet Music
By Ludwig van BeethovenAt the dawn of the 19th century Beethoven struck out on new paths with his two opus 27 sonatas, each of which he called a “sonata quasi una fantasia”. Both of them, in particular Sonata no. 2 which was later nicknamed the “Moonlight Sonata”, were destined for immortality.Jonathan Del Mar, second to none in his knowledge of Beethoven’s music,.has obtained new readings in this fastidious scholarly-critical edition of these well-known pieces. Spacious engraving and practical page turns ensure optimum pleasure for every pianist. A meticulously compiled Critical Commentary provides information on alternative readings and editorial decisions.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Solo
- Genres:
- Classical Period Romantic Period
- Composers:
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Publishers:
- Baerenreiter Verlag
- Series:
- Moonlight Sonata Barenreiter Urtext
- ISBN:
- 9790006557998
- Format:
- Performance Score Anthology
- Item types:
- Physical
- Musical forms:
- Sonata
- Artist:
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Main Key:
- E-flat Major, c-sharp minor
- Size:
- 12.2 x 9.57 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.81 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: BA.BA10853
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Jonathan Del Mar. This edition: urtext edition. Stapled. Barenreiter Urtext. Classical. Performance score, anthology. Opus 27/1+2. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10853. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA10853).ISBN 9790006557998. 12.2 x 9.57 inches. Key: E-flat major, c-sharp minor. Language: German, English. Translation: Gudula Schutz.
At the dawn of the 19th century Beethoven struck out on new paths with his two opus 27 sonatas, each of which he called a “sonata quasi una fantasia”. Both of them, in particular Sonata no. 2 which was later nicknamed the “Moonlight Sonata”, were destined for immortality.
Jonathan Del Mar, second to none in his knowledge of Beethoven’s music,.has obtained new readings in this fastidious scholarly-critical edition of these well-known pieces. Spacious engraving and practical page turns ensure optimum pleasure for every pianist. A meticulously compiled Critical Commentary provides information on alternative readings and editorial decisions.
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- Series:
- Moonlight Sonata Barenreiter Urtext
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Solo
- Artists:
- Ludwig van Beethoven Jonathan Del Mar
- Publisher:
- Baerenreiter Verlag
Ratings + Reviews
5 Rating
1 review
Bowlbs
Apr 17, 2019
One cannot but buy something that is as ubiquitous as tap water. And that of course being The Moonlight Sonata...this alone is worth the expense.