Piano Sonata No. 7 D major Op. 10 No. 3, Ludwig van Beethoven. Piano solo

Ludwig van Beethoven: Klaviersonate Nr. 7 D-dur op. 10 Nr. 3

HN 1146
iSMN 979-0-2018-1146-8
Replacement for HN 641
Level of difficulty: difficult

Editing and preface by Murray Perahia and Norbert Gertsch; fingerings by Murray Perahia; with additional explications of Murray Perahia on the dramaturgic and structural roots of the sonata
 For students and professionals

Beethovens Piano Sonata no. 7 in D major is the third from his Opus 10, which appeared in 1798, and simultaneously the heavyweight of this group of works. As one of the most powerful sonatas from the early years, it captivates with its very broad spectrum of moods and highly elaborate interplay of motivic elements. At the centre is the famous Largo e mesto, mournful, plaintive and almost tragic in the profundity of its emotion. It is framed by an energetic first movement and a nimble Menuetto. The conclusion is formed by a vivacious-playful Finale which is reminiscent of Haydns humourful escapades. In an in-depth introduction, Murray Perahia discusses this masterpiece. A further edition from the Gertsch-Perahia workshop for the new edition of Beethovens Complete Piano Sonatas, as always with fingerings by the cult pianist.