Description
The two Rondos, op. 51, were composed separately and were later unified into a single opus by Beethoven's publisher. The first work, created in 1797, gained immediate popularity due to its blend of straightforward, memorable melodies with unexpected modulations and expressive, dramatic outbursts, all within a concise structure. Its moderate level of difficulty makes it an excellent preparatory piece for those intending to study Beethoven's piano sonatas. Based on her initial research for the critical Complete Edition, Beethoven expert Joanna Cobb Biermann has meticulously revised the musical text of the Henle Urtext edition and has updated the preface to incorporate the most recent scholarly findings.
