Description

Maestro Murray Perahia, alongside Henle's esteemed Beethoven specialist Norbert Gertsch, introduces the inaugural volume of Beethoven's Complete Piano Sonatas in a newly revised Urtext edition (HN 832, HN 834, and HN 836). This volume encompasses Sonatas nos. 1-11, featuring the renowned “Pathétique” and the technically demanding C major Sonata, Op. 2 No. 3. Each sonata has been meticulously edited to align with the latest research findings and is accompanied by a comprehensive preface and a Critical Report that addresses the source materials and interpretative challenges. In addition to his invaluable fingerings, Murray Perahia offers profound insights into the emotional depth and structural intricacies of these works, enriching the understanding of the piano repertoire.

Songs / Content

• Piano Sonata f minor op. 2,1
• Piano Sonata A major op. 2,2
• Piano Sonata C major op. 2,3
• Piano Sonata E flat major op. 7
• Piano Sonata c minor op. 10,1
• Piano Sonata F major op. 10,2
• Piano Sonata D major op. 10,3
• Piano Sonata (Grande Sonata Pathétique) c minor op. 13
• Piano Sonata E major op. 14,1
• Piano Sonata G major op. 14,2
• Piano Sonata B flat major op. 22