Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Opus 27, No. 2 (“Moonlight”)

Sonata quasi una fantasia (“Moonlight”)
Beethoven’s Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor (Sonata quasi una fantasia), Op. 27, No. 2, is among the best loved and most frequently performed works of any composer. The nickname “moonlight” probably came from a poetic phrase used to describe the sonata in about 1832, four years after Beethoven’s death. Dr. Stewart Gordon’s 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 composer’s intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations. Other editors’ conclusions are noted where performance options are open to interpretation.

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-27903
UPC: 038081305240
ISBN-10: 0739046802
ISBN-13: 9780739046807
Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Secondary Category: Piano Solo
Format: Book
Page Count: 24
Contributors: By Ludwig van Beethoven / ed. Stewart Gordon
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