Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 - Tempest

Klappentext For Sonata No. 17 in D Minor! Op. 31! No. 2! the nickname tempest might refer to Shakespeares classic play of the same title! although that has not been proven. Still! tempest has become firmly rooted as the nickname! describing the exciting tempestuous character of one of Beethovens most famous sonatas. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earliest available sources has enabled Dr. Gordon to produce the most accurate reflection of the composers intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations. Other editors conclusions are noted where performance options are open to interpretation.

Product details

• Authors: Ludwig van Beethoven, Ludwig Van (COP)/ Gordon Beethoven
• Assisted by: Stewart Gordon (Editor)
• Publisher: ALFRED PUBLISHING CO
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2007
• EAN: 9780739046814
• ISBN: 978-0-7390-4681-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Alfred Masterwork Editions; Alfred Masterwork Editions
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries