Beethoven The 'Moonlight' and Other Sonatas, Op. 27 and Op. 31 |
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| Author:
| Jones, Timothy |
| Contribution by:
| Rushton, Julian |
| Series title: | Cambridge Music Handbooks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-59859-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1999 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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Even in Beethoven's day everyone was talking about the 'Moonlight' Sonata. This is a comprehensive introduction to Beethoven's most popular piano sonata, together with the four other sonatas in Opp. 27 and 31. Aimed at pianists, students and music lovers, it gives an account of the sonatas' historical background, their changing performance styles, and offers an accessible critical introduction to the music.
Even in Beethoven's day everyone was talking about the 'Moonlight' Sonata. This is a comprehensive introduction to Beethoven's most popular piano sonata, together with the four other sonatas in Opp. 27 and 31. Aimed at pianists, students and music lovers, it gives an account of the sonatas' historical background, their changing performance styles, and offers an accessible critical introduction to the music.