Henle Verlag Beethoven L.V. - Piano Sonata No. 14 C Sh Minor Op. 27,2 Clair De Lune
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Summary of This Score
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 (Moonlight Sonata) is presented under the original name intended by Beethoven: "Sonata quasi una fantasia." Although the nickname "Moonlight Sonata" was adopted very early, this edition mainly highlights the formal and expressive uniqueness of the work: a suspended, almost hypnotic first movement; a shorter, more mobile middle movement; and a finale of virtuosic and dramatic intensity. This progression, far from the expected classical pattern, invites the pianist to build a narrative over time by carefully shaping sound layers, balancing voices, and maintaining the continuity of the discourse.
The texts by Murray Perahia and Norbert Gertsch place the sonata in its aesthetic context and open up concrete interpretative avenues. The edition notably discusses the poetic reception of the time, with images by Ludwig Rellstab (1823) and impressions by Wilhelm von Lenz, which helped shape the imagination surrounding this legendary piece. Drawing on recent research, it also suggests that Beethoven may have been inspired by the sounds of the Aeolian harp, a valuable idea for thinking about touch, pedal use, and resonance quality. Finally, the fingerings by Murray Perahia provide a true guiding thread for approaching transitions, stabilizing the hand in arpeggios, and promoting a singing legato, all in service of an expressive and controlled interpretation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Arrangers | Murray Perahia, Norbert Gertsch | Genre | Classical sheet music |
| Edition | Murray Perahia, Norbert Gertsch | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does this sheet music include all three movements of the "Moonlight" Sonata?
The edition contains the complete Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2. The score features the suspended first movement, a lively middle movement, and a virtuosic and dramatic finale.
What fingerings are provided in this Henle edition of the Sonata Op. 27 No. 2?
The fingerings are by Murray Perahia. They support passages such as sequences, arpeggios, and the pursuit of a singing legato.
Who edited the Moonlight Sonata for Henle Verlag?
The edition was prepared by Murray Perahia and Norbert Gertsch. Their commentary situates Ludwig van Beethoven's work in its aesthetic context.
Is the sheet music arranged for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is piano. This is a classical score dedicated to Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14.
What interpretative elements are addressed for the first movement?
The presented research suggests a possible inspiration linked to the Aeolian harp's sonorities. This relates to touch, pedal use, and resonance quality. Poetic images by Ludwig Rellstab from 1823 are also mentioned in the editorial notes.
