Barenreiter Beethoven L.V. - Three Sonatas In E-Flat Major F Minor D Major Woo 47 Kurfursten Sonatas - Piano
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Summary of This Score
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Three Sonatas for Pianoforte in E-flat major, F minor, D major WoO 47 "Kurfürsten Sonatas"
Known as the "Kurfürsten Sonatas," these three sonatas were composed in 1783, when Beethoven was still studying in Bonn with Christian Gottlob Neefe. They exhibit a language fully rooted in the emerging Classical aesthetic: clarity of phrases, dynamic contrasts, rhythmic energy, and a taste for dialogue between registers.
Their writing, brilliant and sometimes demanding, remains strongly influenced by C. P. E. Bach and the Mannheim school. For the pianist, they offer an excellent introduction to the "first manner" classical sonata repertoire: work on evenness, precision of attack, control of dynamics, and agility in passages.
This edition offers a cutting-edge scholarly-critical Urtext, with a layout designed for practical use (comfortable spacing, efficient page turns). It also includes an introduction and valuable notes on period interpretation and practice (English/German), useful for refining articulation, ornamentation, and character, whether in lessons, exam preparation, or to enrich a recital program.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven | Genre | Classical score (sonatas) |
| Editor | Jonathan Del Mar | Language | English / German |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Difficulty | Advanced |
Questions frequently asked
Which sonatas are included in the Beethoven WoO 47 edition?
The collection gathers three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven: in E-flat major, F minor, and D major, referenced as WoO 47.
What level is required to play the "Kurfürsten" Sonatas?
The indicated difficulty is advanced. The writing notably requires agility in passages, precise articulation, and dynamic control.
Does this Beethoven score contain performance advice?
An introduction and notes on interpretation as well as on period practice are included. These texts address articulation, ornamentation, and character. The texts are offered in English and German.
What edition are the three Beethoven Kurfürsten sonatas?
The edition is a scholarly-critical Urtext prepared by Jonathan Del Mar. The layout provides comfortable spacing and page turns designed for practical use.
From which period do the WoO 47 sonatas date?
These three sonatas were composed in 1783, when Beethoven was studying in Bonn with Christian Gottlob Neefe.
