Description

Dr. Stewart Gordon, a distinguished Professor of Music in the Department of Keyboard Studies at the University of Southern California, is highly esteemed among piano educators globally. His critical editions of Beethoven's piano sonatas are indispensable resources for achieving stylistic performances, making them essential additions to any piano teacher's library. Through meticulous research of the earliest sources, Gordon has provided an accurate representation of Beethoven's intentions, complete with practical fingering suggestions and performance guidance. He also acknowledges alternative interpretations from other editors, enhancing the versatility of these works. Volume 3 encompasses Sonatas 16 to 24, including Op. 31, Nos. 1, 2, 3; Op. 49, Nos. 1, 2; and Opp. 53, 54, 57, and 78, spanning 260 pages.

Songs / Content

• About This Edition
• Portrait of the Composer (1802--1809)
• Beethoven and the Piano
• Articulation, Dynamics and Accents, and Ornamentation in Beethoven's Music
• Articulation
• Dynamics and Accents
• Ornamentation
• Tempo and Pulse in Beethoven's Music
• Metronome Markings for Beethoven's Sonatas in This Volume
• About the Op. 31 Set
• Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1
• Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2
• Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, Op. 31, No. 3
• About the Op. 49 Set
• Sonata No. 19 in G Minor (Deux Sonates faciles), Op. 49, No. 1
• Sonata No. 20 in G Major (Deux Sonates faciles), Op. 49, No. 2
• About Op. 53
• Sonata No. 21 in C Major (Grande Sonate), Op. 53
• About Op. 54
• Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54
• About Op. 57
• Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57
• About Op. 78
• Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp Major, Op. 78