Henle Verlag Beethoven L.V. - Sonate D-dur Op.12 N°2 - Violoncelle & Piano
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Summary of This Score
With the Cello Sonata in D major op. 102 no. 2, Beethoven leads us to the boundaries of his late style. Composed in 1815, this work is distinguished by a sometimes austere language, remarkable density of writing, and a very personal way of developing the sonata form from a classical scheme. For the cellist, it is a score where musical demand goes hand in hand with a true search for sound, phrase shaping, and balance.
The first movement highlights Beethoven's art in thematic transformation: motifs respond to each other, combine, and metamorphose with relentless logic, requiring constant listening between the cello line and the overall discourse. In the Finale, the "Allegro fugato" demonstrates his attraction to traditional counterpoint, drawing from simple material an elaborate fugue construction. This writing, both structured and expressive, makes it a choice work to deepen intonation, rhythmic precision, clarity of attacks, and voice control.
This Urtext edition, prepared by Jens Dufner, is based on his work for the critical apparatus of the Complete Edition of Beethoven's works. It thus offers a musical text of high scientific level, complemented by a preface and a critical commentary that present the conception of the work and the issues related to the sources. The fingerings provided by Ian Fountain and David Geringas offer concrete practice suggestions, while leaving the freedom to develop your own solutions thanks to the part without fingerings.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven | Instrumentation | cello |
| Edition | Urtext | Genre | classical score |
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition of Sonata op. 102 No. 2 include a piano part?
The score is designed for cello and piano, as indicated by its title.
From which period of Beethoven does the Cello Sonata op. 102 No. 2 date?
Composed in 1815, this sonata lies on the threshold of Beethoven's late style. Its writing develops the sonata form based on a classical pattern.
Is the Henle edition of the D major Sonata op. 102 No. 2 Urtext?
This publication is an Urtext edition prepared by Jens Dufner. The musical text is based on his work for the critical apparatus of Beethoven's Complete Works Edition. A preface and a critical commentary present the conception of the work as well as the issues related to the sources.
Which fingerings are proposed in this cello score?
Fingerings by Ian Fountain and David Geringas are provided. A version without fingerings is also included to allow for individual technical choices.
Does the Finale of the Sonata op. 102 No. 2 include a fugue?
The Finale is marked "Allegro fugato" and develops a fugal structure based on simple material. This writing notably requires rhythmic precision and voice control.
