Sonata quasi una Fantasia for Pianoforte E-flat major, C-sharp minor op. 27/1+2 "Moonlight Sonata"
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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. 31 x 24.3 cm 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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