Sonatas for violoncello and piano (complete); Ludwig van Beethoven

Sonatas for Violoncello and Piano (complete) by Ludwig van Beethoven

Great Performer's Edition. Edited by Janos Starker. Published by Schirmer

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was the most influential and admired composer of the Romantic Era, and is considered today to be among the greatest composers of classical music to ever live. His music is known variously for its compositional rigor, sublime beauty, organic development, gripping urgency, and life-affirming, universal humanism. He left a significant mark on almost every classical genre he worked in, from string quartets to symphonies.

At the beginning of the 19th century, string sonatas were often considered piano sonatas with instrumental accompaniment. This was especially true for the cello, which was often relegated to the role of basso continuo. Beethoven's five cello sonatas-truly the first of their kind-brought the instrument into the spotlight. They have since become the most significant cycle in the cello repertory after the Bach suites. This Great Performer's Edition from Schirmer contains the complete set of cello sonatas, and is edited by the legendary cellist Janos Starker. Ranges from intermediate to advanced in difficulty, grade 4-5.

CONTENTS:

• Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op.5/1
• Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op.5/2
• Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op.69
• Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op.105/1
• Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op.105/2