Muzio Clementi (1752–1832) was a famed composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer. Although born in Italy, he spent most of his life in England. In his time, he was known as "the father of the pianoforte," "father of modern piano technique", and "father of Romantic pianistic virtuosity." This is Volume 1 of Clementi's Sonatas. Titles: * Opus 2, No. 1 in C major * Opus 12, No. 1 in B-flat major * Opus 26, No. 2 in F-sharp minor * Opus 26, No. 3 in D major * Opus 34, No. 1 in C major * Opus 36, No. 1 in A major * Opus 36, No. 2 in F major
Contents : Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1 Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2, No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7 (« Grande Sonata ») Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1 (« Little Pathétique ») Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3
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.
Volume I of two-volume set of excellent Breitkopf & Hartel edition includes Hoboken Nos. 1-29 arranged in chronological sequence: Sonata No. 1 in C Major (before 1760) through Sonata No. 29 in F Major (ca 1774-1776).
Volume I of two-volume set of excellent Breitkopf & Hartel edition includes Hoboken Nos. 1-29 arranged in chronological sequence: Sonata No. 1 in C Major (before 1760) through Sonata No. 29 in F Major (ca 1774-1776)."
Beethoven’s piano sonatas form one of the most important collections of works in the whole history of music. Spanning several decades of his life as a composer, the sonatas soon came to be seen as the first body of substantial serious works for piano suited to performance in large concert halls seating hundreds of people. In this comprehensive and authoritative guide, Charles Rosen places the works in context and provides an understanding of the formal principles involved in interpreting and performing this unique repertoire, covering such aspects as sonata form, phrasing, and tempo, as well as the use of pedal and trills. In the second part of his book, he looks at the sonatas individually, from the earliest works of the 1790s through the sonatas of Beethoven’s youthful popularity of the early 1800s, the subsequent years of mastery, the years of stress (1812†“1817), and the last three sonatas of the 1820s. Composed as much for private music-making as public recital, Beethoven’s sonatas have long formed a bridge between the worlds of the salon and the concert hall. For today’s audience, Rosen has written a guide that brings out the gravity, passion, and humor of these works and will enrich the appreciation of a wide range of readers, whether listeners, amateur musicians, or professional pianists. The book includes a CD of Rosen performing extracts from several of the sonatas, illustrating points made in the text.
In this book the Classical Music Collection presents the sheet music for Piano Sonatas No.7-9 By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Piano Sonata no. 7 composed in 1777 is in three movements: 1. Allegro con spirito 2. Andante un poco adagio 3. Rondo (allegretto grazioso). Piano Sonata No. 8 written in 1778 is in three movements: 1. Allegro maestoso, common time, 2. Andante cantabile con espressione, F major, 3/4, 3. Presto, 2/4. Piano Sonata No. 9 is made up of three parts: 1. Allegro con spirito, 2. Andante con espressione, 3. Rondeau. Allegro.
