Henle Verlag Beethoven L.V. - Piano Sonatas Volume Ii
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- A major piano collection: an essential selection of Beethoven's sonatas, from opus 31 to the late sonatas.
- Indispensable repertoire: includes major works such as "Tempest," "Waldstein," "Appassionata," "Les Adieux," and "Hammerklavier."
- Musicological edition: editorial work by Bertha Antonia Wallner, designed for reliable reading of the score.
- Carefully crafted format: hardcover, ideal for study at the music stand and regular use.
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Summary of This Book
This volume brings together several solo piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, offering a rich journey through his pianistic writing. It notably includes the triptych of opus 31 (Sonata in G major op. 31 no. 1, Sonata in D minor "Tempest" op. 31 no. 2, Sonata in E-flat major "Hunting" op. 31 no. 3), as well as the two sonatas of opus 49, often approached as a progressive introduction to Beethoven's style. The collection then incorporates major landmarks of the repertoire with the Sonata in C major "Waldstein" op. 53, the Sonata in F major op. 54, and the Sonata in F minor "Appassionata" op. 57, whose rhythmic density and dramatic energy make it a flagship work.
The selection continues with pieces of very contrasting characters, such as the Sonata in F-sharp major "A Thérèse" op. 78 and the Sonata in G major "Sonatina" op. 79, before approaching the Sonata in E-flat major "Les Adieux" op. 81a, a true musical narrative. The volume finally leads to the late sonatas, where Beethoven pushes form, harmony, and contrapuntal writing to an exceptional level of depth: Sonata in A major op. 101, the imposing "Hammerklavier" op. 106, then the last three sonatas op. 109, op. 110, and op. 111, the culmination of a pianistic language both visionary and demanding. Thanks to its musicological orientation, this book provides a solid foundation for working on the text, analysis, and building an interpretation, whether preparing a concert program or deepening study of these works.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Beethoven, Ludwig van | Instrumentation | Solo piano |
| Edition | Wallner, Bertha Antonia (musicological editor) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Which Beethoven sonatas are included in this Volume II?
The collection includes sonatas op. 31, op. 49, op. 53 "Waldstein", op. 54, op. 57 "Appassionata", op. 78, op. 79, and op. 81a "Les Adieux". The late sonatas op. 101, op. 106 "Hammerklavier", op. 109, op. 110, and op. 111 are also included.
Is the "Appassionata" sonata included?
The Piano Sonata in F minor op. 57 "Appassionata" is part of this solo piano edition.
Does the Henle Beethoven Piano Sonatas Volume II contain the "Hammerklavier"?
The Sonata op. 106 "Hammerklavier" is included in the volume. This work is among the late sonatas collected with op. 109, 110, and 111.
Is this score intended for solo piano only?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano. No accompanying part or other instrument is mentioned.
Which musicological edition is used for these sonatas?
The edition is prepared by Bertha Antonia Wallner, cited as the musicological editor. The volume is presented as a resource for text study and analysis. It notably covers the opus 31 triptych.
