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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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