Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven composed a total of four overtures for his sole opera, "Leonore"/"Fidelio." The so-called Leonore Overture No. 1, written in 1806/07 for an unrealized performance in Prague, is the third in the chronological series. For a long time, it was mistakenly viewed as a precursor to the Leonore Overture No. 2 that Beethoven discarded, which significantly tarnished its reception. However, a fresh, impartial examination of this overture reveals its merits. Substantially shorter than Overtures No. 2 and 3, it has a more lyrical than dramatic character, shedding new light on Beethoven's efforts to find the ideal opening for his stage work. Featuring a new preface, this study edition is based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven composed a total of four overtures for his only opera, "Leonore" (later renamed "Fidelio"). The Leonore Overture No. 2, written in 1805 for the opera's Vienna premiere, is the first in the chronological series. Rather than a formal recapitulation, this overture summarizes key dramatic moments from the opera, culminating in a climactic double fanfare that signals the resolution of the opera's central conflict and leads directly into the coda. This new study edition, featuring a fresh preface, is based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven composed four overtures for his sole opera Leonore/Fidelio. The so-called Leonore Overture No. 3 is the second in the series and perhaps the most frequently performed of all his overtures. During Beethoven's lifetime, this overture was heard not only in the theatre, but also in concert, thereby establishing, along with the Coriolan and Egmont overtures, the new genre of the concert overture. Recognized as a masterpiece by the mid-19th century, it went on to become, in the words of Beethoven biographer Anton Schindler, the "declared favourite of all orchestras." This study score edition is based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition and includes a specially prepared foreword.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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In 1809, when Beethoven was commissioned by Vienna’s Burgtheater to create stage music for Goethe’s tragedy Egmont, he regarded it as a significant privilege. The motivation for this commission was likely heightened by the fact that the play, which tells the story of a Dutch nobleman ensnared in a conspiracy by a Spanish ruler, was designed to incorporate music at various intervals. Beethoven later asserted that he did not receive any payment from the theatre’s administration, stating that he composed the music “purely out of admiration for the poet.” The overture was quickly distinguished from the other incidental music and was published separately, soon being performed as a concert piece independent of the theatrical production. We are now releasing it as a study score, based on the text from the Beethoven Complete Edition, accompanied by a new preface.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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In 1803, Beethoven composed his Third Symphony, which is famously known to have been initially dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte. However, three years later, it was published with a dedication to Beethoven's patron, Prince Lobkowitz, and included the title "Sinfonia Eroica" in memory of a "grand Uomo." This title likely reflects the altered political landscape and is thought to refer to Prussian Prince Louis Ferdinand, who perished on the battlefield while fighting against Napoleon. The complete musical text of this renowned heroic symphony is now accessible as a Henle pocket score, accompanied by a preface from the editor Bathia Churgin.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven created his Symphony in B flat major in 1806, a notably prolific year during which he also composed several other significant pieces, including the 4th Piano Concerto and the Violin Concerto. Despite its historical popularity and frequent performances throughout the 19th century, this symphony is often unfairly eclipsed by its more renowned counterparts, the “Eroica” and the 5th Symphony. This edition, featuring a preface by editor Bathia Churgin, is derived from the musical text of the Beethoven Complete Edition and is part of our ongoing series of study editions of Beethoven's symphonies, presented in a user-friendly format.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Positioned between the widely acclaimed Symphonies Nos. 7 and 9, the relatively brief Eighth Symphony occupies a challenging place even today. Following its premiere in February 1814, one critic remarked that it had created “no splash.” At first glance, it appears to rely on outdated forms and genres, even incorporating a minuet for the third movement (instead of a slow movement) after an Allegretto scherzoso. However, Beethoven deeply engages with the history of music, deconstructing traditional methods and structures to discover innovative and unexpected solutions, thereby establishing his Eighth Symphony as a significant landmark in the evolution of symphonic music. This newly prepared edition, based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition and accompanied by a fresh preface, embodies the most recent advancements in Beethoven scholarship. It is now accessible to all in a convenient format and at an affordable price.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Following the initial sketches created in 1815, Beethoven completed his final symphony in 1824. This symphony features an expansive finale where soloists and a choir perform, creating a connection to the symphonic cantata through their call for brotherhood. It represents a significant turning point in the evolution of the symphony, influencing the musical landscape well into the nineteenth century. The principal theme of Friedrich Schiller's ode "To Joy," which is set to music in the last movement, has emerged as one of the most beloved melodies in classical music and is currently recognized as the official anthem of Europe. This newly prepared edition, based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition and accompanied by a fresh preface, incorporates the most recent findings in Beethoven research. It is now accessible to the public in a convenient format and at an affordable price

Author : Joesph Haydn

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Joseph Haydn's "Paris Symphonies" were composed in 1785 and 1786 for the Société Olympique, a Parisian masonic lodge that maintained a large orchestra and organized regular concerts. These six symphonies are notable for their artful motivic work and playful wit, reflecting both Haydn's responsiveness to the discerning Parisian audience and the excellent abilities of the orchestra's musicians. The symphonies rapidly gained fame and popularity across Europe, thanks to published editions in Paris, Vienna, and London.