Sonata for Pianoforte in A-flat major, op. 110

The composer, pianist and piano teacher Leopold Ko?eluch (1747-1818) was one of the leading Czech musicians in 18th-century Vienna. His 50 sonatas for keyboard bear witness not only to the transition from the harpsichord or clavichord to the pianoforte, but also to the evolution of the classical sonata at the turn of the 19th century.Until now there have been few modern editions of this music. Our new edition, prepared by Christopher Hogwood, is the first to present all of Ko?eluch's sonatas for solo keyboard. Each of the four volumes contains 12 to 13 sonatas in chronological order by date of initial publication. The fourth volume, edited with the assistance of Ryan Mark, contains the last sonatas and those handed down only in manuscript form.- First complete edition of the sonatas for keyboard- Suitable for professionals and amateurs alike - Ideal for teaching purposes- Detailed Foreword (Eng/Cz/Ger), Critical Commentary (Eng) and facsimile pages / Piano

Beethoven's four-movement Sonata in A-flat major op. 26 belongs to his most popular works. It is dedicated to Prince Lichnowsky, one of his most generous patrons and the dedicatee of, for example, the Grande Sonate pathétique op. 13 and Symphony No. 2 op. 35. The work's initial drafts date from 1800-01 - it was first published in March 1802. This demanding sonata is highly varied in its form: it begins with a set of variations and contains the famous Marcia funebre sulla morte d'un Eroe as its third movement, earning it the nickname 'Sonata with the Funeral March?. The identity of the title's eroe (hero) remains unknown to the present day. The march was performed at Beethoven's funeral on 29 March 1827 in an arrangement for orchestra.For this Bärenreiter edition Jonathan Del Mar, possibly as one of the first editors of a modern edition, consulted the composer's autograph in the original. This enabled him to decipher details of Beethoven's handwriting in particular with regard to the exact notation of doubtful slurs. The result is a most reliable and thoroughly-researched musical text. Differing readings and editorial decisions are documented in the Critical Commentary. The edition has been finely engraved and includes practical page turns. Information on central issues of historical performance practice (pedalling, ornaments, tempo, dynamics, articulation) is provided in a detailed chapter. - Scholarly-critical Urtext edition based on most recent Beethoven research - Evaluation of Beethoven's autograph in the original - Elegant engraving with practical page turns - Informative Introduction (Eng / Ger) - Discussion of central performance practice issues (Eng / Ger) - Detailed Critical Commentary (Eng) / Piano

If the nickname 'Appassionata? was appropriate for one of Beethoven's Sonatas, it would be for his E-flat major Sonata op. 7 rather than his famous work in F minor op. 57. This was Carl Czerny's opinion who felt that op. 7 was written in a rather passionate state of mind. It was not only Beethoven's first 'Grande Sonate? but also his first work of this genre which he had published individually.The earliest sketches for Beethoven's Grande Sonate op. 7 date from 1796 and the first edition was issued in October 1797. This work is one of the longest and most demanding of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Its four movements cover a wide range of emotions - a challenge that may well have overtaxed the dedicatee, Beethoven's then 16 year old pupil Anna Luise Barbara (Babette) Countess Keglevicz.The worldwide renowned Beethoven specialist Jonathan Del Mar draws on all available sources for his scholarly-critical Urtext edition. The result of his thorough research is a reliable musical text accompanied by a detailed Critical Commentary. The elegant engraving with practical page turns and an optimal layout for this complex music meet the needs of performers. Indispensable information on performance-related issues (the use of the pedal, articulation, ornaments) adds to the value of this edition. / Piano

Description Mendelssohn's complete works for pianoforte solo are now contained in this two-volume republication of the outstanding Breitkopf and Hartel edition. Included in volume one are: 'Capriccio In F Sharp Minor Op.5', 'Sonata In E Major Op. 6' and 'Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14'. Songlist 1. Allegro Non Troppo In G Major 2. Andante Sostenuto In E Flat Major 3. Allegretto In G Major 4. Andante Con Moto In D Major 5. Allegro Assai In G Minor 6. Vivace In F Major Allegretto Con Espressione Andante Cantabile E Presto Agitato In B Major Andante Con Moto In A Minor Andante In E Major Capriccio In F-sharp Minor, Op. 5 Etude In F Minor Fantasy / 'phantasie' In F-sharp Minor ? Sonata Ecossaise, Op. 28 Fantasy On 'the Last Rose Of Summer', Op. 15 Fuga. Ernst Und Mit Steigender Lebhaftigkeit In A Major Fugue No. 1 In E Minor/Major Fugue No. 2 In D Major Fugue No. 3 In B Minor Fugue No. 4 In A Flat Minor Fugue No. 5 In F Minor Fugue No. 6 In B Flat Major Gondola Song In A Gondola Song In A Major Kraftig Und Feuring In D Major Leicht Und Luftig In E Major Mit Heftiger Bewegung In B Minor Molto Allegro E Vivace Prelude No. 1 In E Minor Prelude No. 2 In D Major Prelude No. 3 In B Minor Prelude No. 4 In A Flat Major Prelude No. 6 In B Flat Major Prelude No.5 In F Minor Recitativo Rondo Capriccioso In E Major, Op. 14 Sanft Und Mit Empfindung In E Minor Scherzo A Capriccio In F-sharp Minor Scherzo In B Minor Scherzo. Presto In E Minor Schnell Und Beweglich In A Major Sehnsuchtig (Seven Characteristic Pieces) Op.7 No.6 Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: Six Preludes And Fugues, Op. 35: Sonata In E Major, Op. 6: Tempo Di Menuetto Three Caprices, Op. 33: 1. A Major, 2. E Major, 3. B-flat Minor Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: Variations In B Flat Major, Op. 83 Variations On E Flat Major, Op. 82 Variations Serieuses In D Minor, Op. 54:

With his sonatas op. 31 composed in 1802 Beethoven for the last time grouped together piano sonatas under one opus number. The centrepiece of the collection is undoubtedly the dramatic Sonata in D minor nicknamed 'Tempest' which already fascinated his contemporaries. According to Anton Schindler, who asked the composer about the 'key' to this work as well as to the sonata op. 57 ('Appassionata'), Beethoven advised him: 'Just read Shakespeares Tempest'. Jonathan Del Mar, currently one of the most renowned Beethoven scholars, stands for a meticulously edited Urtext edition on the basis of an intensive study of all sources. Performers are presented with a musical text offering new readings and based on the latest research findings. The detailed Critical Commentary accounts for sources, readings and editorial emendations. In this edition great care has been given to a user-friendly layout which on the one hand reflects the flow and tempo of the music and on the other hand facilitates the study of this complex music by means of a transparent and clear appearance on the page as well as good page turns. Particularly enlightening is the chapter on period performance practice which sheds light on certain issues of Beethovens instruments and their range, the usage of the pedals, tempo, dynamics, articulation and ornaments. / Piano