Beethoven: Sonata No 26 in E-flat Major: ""Das Lebewohl"" Op 81 (Alfred Masterworks) - Softcover

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0739073257 ISBN 13: 9780739073254

Publisher: Alfred Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The three movements of Op. 81a are entitled ""The Departure,"" ""The Absence,"" and ""The Return,"" dedicated to the Archduke Rudolf, an excellent pianist, friend, and patron of the composer. Rudolf's departure was part of an evacuation plan for Viennese aristocracy to escape the imminent occupation of Vienna by Napoleons armies. An autograph of the first movement believed to have been presented to the Archduke Rudolf in 1809 is in the collection of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earliest available sources has enabled Dr. Gordon to produce the most accurate reflection of the composers intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0739073257
• ISBN 13: 9780739073254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28