Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Nos. 16-24: Alfred Masterwork Edition (Alfred Masterwork Editions)

For Piano. Beethoven wrote 32 sonatas for piano. Volume 3, edited by Stewart Gordon, includes Sonatas 16 24 (Op. 31, Nos. 1, 2, 3; Op. 49, Nos. 1, 2; Opp. 53, 54, 57, and 78), written between 1795 and 1809 and published shortly thereafter. Of the nine sonatas in this volume, autographs exist for Opp. 53, 57 and 78. 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, 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.