The Op. 79 was announced by Breitkopf & HA?rtel in Leipzig in December 1810 as A"sonatine pour le pianoforte.A" It was also registered at LondonA's copyright registry on August 31, 1810, by the En
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 ca
Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 is considered by many, including Beethoven, to be one of his greatest sonatas. The nickname A"appassionataA" probably came from a four-hand version entitled Sonata app
For Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, the nickname A"tempestA" might refer to ShakespeareA's classic play of the same title, although that has not been proven. Still, A"tempestA" has become fir
The Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, is an important milestone, not only in Beethoven's piano sonatas but also in the development of the keyboard sonata. It is dramatic and emotional to the extent se
Sergei Prokofiev's nine piano sonatas span the years 1907 to 1953. This collection, edited by Thomas Schumacher, addresses the first four of these masterworks: Op. 1 (in F minor), Op. 14 (in D minor),
Mozart's well-known F major Sonata is nicely presented in this Masterworks Edition complete with performance helps, instructions on ornamentation, and notes within the score that show differences betw
The Three Sonatinas, Op. 20 can be studied after the Clementi Sonatinas, Op. 36 and are also slightly more difficult than the Six Sonatinas, Op. 55. They prepare the student for study of some of the H
Classical guitarists---both students and professional performers---require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Mast
Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of Renaissance favorites transcribed for guitar will add something special to any par
Classical guitarists---both students and professional performers---require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Mast
Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of ragtime favorites will add something special to any party or social gathering. Inc
Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of 18 famous Beethoven pieces will add something special to any party or gathering. A
Classical guitarists, both students and professional performers, require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Master