Introducing a new landmark edition for performers, teachers and scholars , edited by Barry Cooper, a world authority on Beethoven.
• the latest original research into these works
• faithful to Beethoven’s music text, correcting long-standing errors and misconceptions
• introduction covering historical performance practice, as well as general advice on articulation, dynamics and pedaling
• critical commentary to each sonata, including history, full assessment of the sources and detailed nots on interpretation
• beautifully presented, with realized ornaments and sympathetic page turns
• additional fingering by David Ward, professor of fortepiano and historical performance at the Royal College of Music, London
• bonus audio CD of commentary and demonstrations
