Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57: Appassionata (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780739046838)

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 Gordon's 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 composer's intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations."

Author: Ludwig Van Beethoven
ISBN-10: 0739046837
ISBN-13: 9780739046838
Publisher: Alfred Music
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2007
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 11.80h x 8.80w x 0.20d