Barenreiter Beethoven L.V. - Klavierkonzert NR. 3 In C Op.37 - Score

Summary of This Score

Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra no. 3 in C minor, op. 37 holds a unique place in Beethoven's catalogue: it is the only concerto for which there exists no authentic manuscript of the solo part. The autograph of the full score is preserved, but it contains very few indications of articulation, dynamics, and pedal, leaving many areas open to interpretation.

To address these gaps, this edition relies on a meticulous analysis of the sources and highlights a crucial element: Beethoven closely followed the first printed edition of the solo part (1804). The corrections made during engraving show the extreme care given to slurs and pedal markings, in order to achieve a precise, consistent, and unambiguous musical text.

The result is an Urtext edition particularly useful for everyday use: it offers numerous corrections (notes, articulations, dynamics) and, notably, it corrects the orchestral parts for the first time since Beethoven's era. Whether you are preparing an audition, a competition, a recording, or working with an orchestra, you benefit from a clean, readable text aligned with the best available sources.

Thanks to its piano reduction and separate solo piano part, this score is suitable both for in-depth study of style (phrasing, accentuation, pedaling) and for practical rehearsal preparation. An ideal edition for approaching the great piano concerto repertoire with the rigor of an Urtext and the convenience of well-designed materials.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Composer	Ludwig van Beethoven	Genre	Classical score (concerto)
Editor	Jonathan Del Mar	Languages	German, English
Edition	Urtext, BA 9023	Pages	VII + 86 pages
Instrumentation	Piano, orchestra