Piano
Nos. 1-15. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Robert Taub. Schirmer Performance Editions. Softcover. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.296632).
Item Number: HL.296632. ISBN 1423403924. 9x12 inches.
Concert pianist Robert Taub, author of Playing the Beethoven Sonatas, brings forth a major, newly researched edition, with insightful commentary about teaching and playing each sonata. Dr. Taub has performed all over the world, presenting an acclaimed series of the complete Beethoven Sonatas in both New York and London. His noteworthy recordings, praised by critics for their freshness and emotional involvement, are available separately.
Piano - Advanced; Early Advanced; Late Intermediate
Nos. 1-8. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Stewart Gordon. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Sonata. Classical; Masterwork; Recital; Romantic. Book. 244 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.16743).
Item Number: AP.16743. ISBN 0739027352.
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 ["Pathetique"]), 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.
Piano - Advanced; Early Advanced
Nos. 25-32. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Stewart Gordon. Book; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Sonata. Classical; Masterwork; Recital; Romantic. 264 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.32450).
Item Number: AP.32450. ISBN 0739059718.
Beethoven wrote 32 sonatas for piano. The final installment, Volume 4, edited by Stewart Gordon, contains Sonatas 25-32, written between 1809 and 1822 and published shortly thereafter. Of the eight sonatas in this volume, autographs exist in whole or in part for all but Op. 106, missing since World War II. This edition is based on the existing autographs and the first editions. 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, tempi
By Vladimir Horowitz. By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). 1 listening CD. Published by Sony Music Entertainment (NX.88697704492).
Item Number: NX.88697704492
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