Format : Sheet music
Bundle of BA9511 BA9512 BA9513 BA9514-The composer pianist and Piano teacher Leopold Koželuch (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 Koželuch’s sonatas for solo Keyboard.Each of the four volumes contains 12 to 13 sonatas in chronological order by date of initial publication.Firstcomplete 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.Overview of contents: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard:Volume I BA 9511 12 sonatas from the years 1780-1784.Volume II BA 9512 12 sonatas from the years 1784-1786.Volume III BA 9513 13 sonatas from the years 1788-1797.Volume IV BA 9514 9 sonatas from the years 1807-1809; 4 sonatas from the 1770s
SKU: BA.BA11565
ISBN 9790260109100. 31 x 24.3 cm inches. Preface: Hogwood, Christopher / Mark, Ryan.
Leopold Koželuch (also Koželuh) was among the leading musical figures of 18th-century Vienna, well-known in his day as an excellent pianist and piano teacher.Six delightful sonatas have been selected from the complete edition of his piano sonatas published by Bärenreiter – namely the easiest, as this album is specifically aimed at beginner and moderately advanced pianists. The edition includes Piano Sonatas No. 37 in G major, No. 47 in E-flat major, No. 7 in D major, No. 46 in C major, No. 10 in F major and No. 14 in G major, inviting pianists to explore the piano music of the Viennese Classic.
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