Beethoven: The 'Moonlight' and other Sonatas, Op. 27 and Op. 31

by Timothy Jones

Overview

Even in Beethoven's day everyone was talking about the "Moonlight" Sonata. This is a comprehensive introduction to Beethoven's most popular piano sonata, together with the four other sonatas in Op. 27 and Op. 31. Aimed at pianists, students and music lovers, it gives an account of the sonatas' historical background, their changing performance styles, and offers an accessible critical introduction to the music.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521591362
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/21/1999
Series:	Cambridge Music Handbooks
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.51(d)
Lexile:	1550L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Keyboard culture; 2. Beethoven in 1800–2; 3. Composition and reception; 4. 'Quasi una fantasia?'; 5. The design of the Op. 27 sonatas; 6. The design of the Op. 31 sonatas; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.