Author : Artur Schnabel
Publisher : Alfred Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780769297521
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Beethoven Sonata by : Artur Schnabel
Download or read book Beethoven Sonata written by Artur Schnabel and published by Alfred Publishing Company. This book was released on 1985-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Count Ferdinand Ernest Gabriel von Waldstein, to whom the Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, is dedicated, was a longtime patron of the composer. Waldstein wrote to Beethoven, May you receive the spirit of Mozart through the hands of Haydn. The opening theme of repeated chords begins the excitement found throughout this work. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earliest available sources has enabled Dr. Gordon to produce the most accurate reflection of the composers intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations. Other editors conclusions are noted where performance options are open to interpretation.