Henle Verlag Ludwig Van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 5 In C Minor Op. 10,1 - Piano
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Summary of This Score
This score offers an Urtext revision of Beethoven's Sonata in C minor, a work where expressivity unfolds with rare power. Beethoven's contemporary, Carl Czerny, aptly summarizes the spirit of the three movements by describing a "decided and virile" character, a "great intimacy of feeling and profound tenderness," as well as a "fantastic humor." These mood indications immediately guide you to the essence: a sonata of contrasts, capable of alternating dramatic tension, inner lyricism, and bursts of wit.
The major interest of this edition lies in its textual basis. Since no autograph manuscript has been preserved, the first edition of the three Sonatas op. 10, published in Vienna in 1798, serves as the reference source for establishing the musical text. The editorial work is therefore based on this historical foundation to offer a coherent, readable, and faithful version, particularly valuable for both study and performance.
This edition is also the result of a recognized collaboration between Norbert Gertsch, musicologist and Beethoven specialist, and pianist Murray Perahia. This dialogue between critical rigor and instrumental practice aims to provide a score that serves both textual precision and interpretative musicality. An excellent choice for pianists seeking a reference Beethoven Urtext score, suited for in-depth work on phrasing, balance of sound layers, and Classical style.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Artist | Murray Perahia | Genre | Classical score |
| Edition | Urtext | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition of Sonata op. 10 No. 1 an Urtext edition?
The edition adopts an Urtext based on the first Viennese edition of the three Sonatas op. 10, published in 1798. As no autograph manuscript of this sonata has been preserved, this source serves as the editorial reference.
For which instrumentation is Beethoven's Sonata No. 5 op. 10,1 intended?
The score is written for solo piano.
Who prepared this Beethoven Henle score with Murray Perahia?
The editorial work was carried out by musicologist Norbert Gertsch and pianist Murray Perahia. This collaboration combines source study with an approach based on pianistic practice.
What are the movements and character of the C minor Sonata op. 10 No. 1?
The three movements are described by Carl Czerny as "decided and virile," imbued with deep tenderness, then marked by fantastic humour. The sonata thus alternates dramatic tension, inward lyricism, and flashes of wit.
Is this score suitable for studying Beethoven's classical style?
This edition allows for in-depth work on phrasing, balance of musical layers, and classical style, based on a text founded on the 1798 edition.
