Moonlight Sonata Op 27 Nos 1 & 2-With an introduction by Misha Donat and notes on performance practice by Jonathan Del Mar and Misha Donat.Scholarly-critical performance edition at the cutting edge of scholarship.Informative introduction and notes on period performance practice (Ger/Eng).Detailed Critical Commentary (Eng).At the dawn of the 19th century Beethoven struck out on new paths with his two opus 27 sonatas each of which he called a ‘sonata quasi una fantasia’. Both of them in particular Sonata no. 2 which was later nicknamed the ‘Moonlight Sonata’ were destined for immortality.Jonathan Del Mar second to none in his knowledge of Beethoven’s music hasobtained new readings in this fastidious scholarly-critical edition of these well-known pieces.Spacious engraving and practical page turns ensure optimum pleasure for every pianist. A meticulously compiled Critical Commentary provides information on alternative readings and editorial decisions.
