Barenreiter Beethoven L.V. - Three Sonatas Op.31 - Piano

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Essential Information About This Score
• Reference Urtext Edition: musical text rigorously established based on the study of all available sources, under the editorial direction of Jonathan Del Mar.
• The Triptych of the Sonatas op. 31: three major sonatas from 1802, including the famous Sonata in D minor nicknamed "Tempest," at the center of this collection.
• Comprehensive Working Tool: informative introduction (English/German) and detailed critical commentary (English) explaining sources, readings, and editorial choices.
• Reading Comfort: clear layout designed to follow the musical flow and facilitate study through practical page turns.

Beethoven L.V. - Three Sonatas Op.31 - Piano

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Summary of This Score

Three Sonatas for Pianoforte G major, D minor, E-flat major op. 31 brings together the three piano sonatas Beethoven composed in 1802 and which he chose, for the last time, to group under a single opus number. A true turning point in his piano writing, this set contrasts different characters, between momentum, dramatic tension, and formal invention.

The centerpiece of the collection, the Sonata in D minor op. 31 no. 2, nicknamed "Tempest," already fascinated the composer's contemporaries. Tradition holds that when asked about the "key" of this work (as well as op. 57 "Appassionata"), Beethoven advised reading Shakespeare's "The Tempest," highlighting the narrative intensity and theatricality of his musical language.

This Urtext edition, prepared by Jonathan Del Mar, offers a meticulously established musical text enriched by the latest advances in research. The critical commentary details the sources consulted, the variants chosen, and editorial interventions, providing performers with a reliable foundation for working on style, structure, and phrasing.

Special care is also given to the playing and study experience: legibility, clarity on the page, and transitions designed to minimize constraints during repetitions. A chapter dedicated to historical performance practices finally sheds light on essential points for approaching Beethoven at the keyboard: instruments and range, use of pedals, tempo, dynamics, articulations, and ornaments.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

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Sheet music

Composer	Beethoven, Ludwig van	Instrumentation	Piano (pianoforte)
Edition	Urtext (critical edition)	Language	Introduction (English/German); Critical Commentary (English); Performance Practice (English/German)

Questions frequently asked

Which Beethoven sonatas are included in Opus 31?

The collection contains the three Op. 31 piano sonatas: in G major, D minor, and E-flat major, composed in 1802.

Is the "Tempest" Sonata included in this edition?

The Sonata in D minor Op. 31 No. 2, nicknamed "Tempest," is included in this volume. It is associated with the Shakespearean reference of "The Tempest" in the work's presentation.

Is this Beethoven Op. 31 score an Urtext edition?

The Urtext edition was prepared by Jonathan Del Mar. The critical commentary details the sources consulted, the variants adopted, and editorial interventions.

What languages are used in this score?

The introduction and the chapter on performance practices are offered in English and German. The critical commentary is written in English.

Are there indications for performing Beethoven on the fortepiano?

A chapter is dedicated to historical performance practices. Topics addressed include the range of instruments, pedals, tempo, dynamics, articulations, and ornaments. The score is intended for piano or fortepiano.