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Beethoven's Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor (Sonata quasi una fantasia), Op. 27, No. 2, is among the best loved and most frequently performed works of any composer. The nickname "moonlight" probably came from a poetic phrase used to describe the sonata in about 1832, four years after Beethoven's death. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earl...

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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. Thoro...

For Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, the nickname tempest might refer to Shakespeares classic play of the same title, although that has not been proven. Still, tempest has become firmly rooted as the nickname, describing the exciting tempestuous character of one of Beethovens most famous sonatas. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the e...

Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 is considered by many, including Beethoven, to be one of his greatest sonatas. The nickname appassionata probably came from a four-hand version entitled Sonata appassionata, published in Hamburg in 1838. The famous opening thematic statement played two octaves apart and repeated immediately a half step higher sets a mood of tension and conflict in this majestic sonata. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven'...

Beethoven's Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor (Sonata quasi una fantasia), Op. 27, No. 2, is among the best loved and most frequently performed works of any composer. The nickname "moonlight" probably came from a poetic phrase used to describe the sonata in about 1832, four years after Beethoven's death. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earl...

The Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, is an important milestone, not only in Beethoven's piano sonatas but also in the development of the keyboard sonata. It is dramatic and emotional to the extent seldom approached by composers of the day as suggested by the term "pathtique" attached to the title of the first edition. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough res...

Along with Clementi's C Major Sonatina, this famous piece by Beethoven, in G Major, will likely qualify as one of the student's first Sonatinas as they venture into longer classical forms. Included are biographical notes, performance instructions which include an explanation of "Beethoven's Legato" and his use of staccato, and there are editorial additions in gray print.

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The well-known piano solo by Beethoven is enhanced with a second keyboard part in this late intermediate two-piano, four-hand arrangement. The second piano part written by E. L. Lancaster and Kenon Renfrow reinforces the harmonic progressions in the piece and adds dramatic motion to the middle sections with repeated chords in the right-hand and broken octaves in the left-hand.

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The serious student and performer of the Beethoven's works will definitely benefit from this scholarly prepared edition of the 1795 F-minor Sonata, Opus 2, No. 1, not only for the clarity of its modern engraving, but also for the extensive performance and historical notes provided by Maurice Hinson, both separately in the preface as well as scattered throughout the score. Editorial additions are clearly designated.

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Our Play Together Series for multiple electronic keyboards continues to grow with the addition of Beethoven's world-famous sonata, written for eight players. In addition to the main theme of the piano solo, Stampfli has included lush string backgrounds. Sure to be a favorite!

This nicely filled-out arrangement of the famous theme from Beethoven's 9th Symphony is especially appropriate as a performance piece for an intermediate level pianist, featuring elements of the symphonic work intertwined with the theme. It is presented in D major, has a wide keyboard range, and nice extremes in dynamics.

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