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32 Variations In C-minor WoO 80

Among the Variations on an Original Theme, WoO 80 from 1806 constitutes a special case in that Beethoven consciously draws on older practices. A chromatically descending bass line in the theme provides the foundation for the variations, its ostinato-like repetition lending the composition the air of a passacaglia. The revised musical text of the Henle Urtext edition, with an extensive preface and commentary section, was prepared on the basis of the Critical Report in the Beethoven Complete Edition and is published as a stand-alone edition from “Variations for Piano II” (HN 1269). Ian Fountain provided the fingerings.Among the Variations on an Original Theme, WoO 80 from 1806 constitutes a special case in that Beethoven consciously draws on older practices. A chromatically descending bass line in the theme provides the foundation for the variations, its ostinato-like repetition lending the composition the air of a passacaglia. The revised musical text of the Henle Urtext edition, with an extensive preface and commentary section, was prepared on the basis of the Critical Report in the Beethoven Complete Edition and is published as a stand-alone edition from “Variations for Piano II” (HN 1269). Ian Fountain provided the fingerings.

Symphony C minor Hob. I:95

The twelve “London Symphonies” comprise the sublime final statement of Haydn’s symphonic œuvre. They were written for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon, and Haydn himself conducted their premieres during his lengthy stays in the English metropolis in 1791/92 and 1794/95. Dated 1791 in the autograph manuscript, the Symphony no. 95 begins in c minor but by the recapitulation of the first movement has turned to the major mode, and the rondo finale gleams entirely in radiant C major. Cellists love the two middle movements, in which Haydn furnished their instrument with wonderful solo passages. This study edition adopts the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, therebyguaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans. The twelve “London Symphonies” comprise the sublime final statement of Haydn’s symphonic œuvre. They were written for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon, and Haydn himself conducted their premieres during his lengthy stays in the English metropolis in 1791/92 and 1794/95. Dated 1791 in the autograph manuscript, the Symphony no. 95 begins in c minor but by the recapitulation of the first movement has turned to the major mode, and the rondo finale gleams entirely in radiant C major. Cellists love the two middle movements, in which Haydn furnished their instrument with wonderful solo passages. This study edition adopts the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, therebyguaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans.

Sergei Rachmaninow: Prélude C Sharp Minor Op.3 No.2

Prélude C Sharp Minor Op.3 No.2 is possibly Sergei Rachmaninow 's most famous late romantic Piano work and is now finally available as a Henle Urtext edition. First published in 1892, as part of the Piano cycle 'Morceaux de Fantaisie' Op. 3, the work soon became well known abroad, in particular due to the concert tours given by the pianist Alexander Siloti, Rachmaninow ’s cousin. Even Rachmaninow himself was soon no longer able to perform any concerts in America without someone in the audience crying out 'C sharp minor!' at the end. The thundering chords of the final part of this work are legendary and at the same time not as unplayable as one might have been led to believe.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Klaviersonate C-Dur KV. 545

Who doesn’t know Mozart’s “Sonata facile” of 1788? Yet those who practice this extremely popular piano sonata in C major will realize that it is by no means so “easy” to play. Its nickname does not come from Mozart, but from the title page of the first edition, which was printed only posthumously. No cause for premature celebration, however: in his own autograph catalogue of works, Mozart himself identified it as “a little piano sonata for beginners.”

Piano Sonata no. 5 in c minor op. 10,1 : Piano Sonata no. 5 in c minor op. 10 no. 1

Decisive and manly,” most profound sentiment and delicacy,” and imaginative humour” – thus does Beethoven’s contemporary Carl Czerny accurately describe the three movements of this expressive sonata. As no autograph manuscript has survived, the first edition of the three sonatas op. 10, published in Vienna in 1798, forms the sole basis for the revised Urtext edition of the Sonata in c minor. Yet another jewel stemming from the collaboration between Beethoven specialist Norbert Gertsch and star pianist Murray Perahia.

Robert Schumann: Fantasy In C Major Op. 17

Schumann ’s great C-major Fantasy, op. 17, was originally intended to be published as a “Sonata for Beethoven” entitled “Ruins, Trophies, Palms. Grand Sonata.“ Although he eventually abandoned this plan, he maintained the Fantasy’s mighty design. Writing to his fiancée Clara Wieck in March 1838, he called the first movement “perhaps the most impassioned music I have ever written.” Accordingly, it marks a point of culmination in his Piano music, forming an exemplary combination of passion, delicacy, and virtuosity – a demanding, highly romantic work for ambitious pianists! This volume presents a thorough revision of the musical text as well as an informative preface and text-critical commentary.

Klaviertrio Nr. 2 c-moll Opus 66 : Piano Trio no. 2 in c minor op. 66

After the great success of his first Piano Trio in d minor op. 49, some five years passed before Mendelssohn set to work on a new composition for this formation. But then the c-minor Trio came into being in a relatively shortperiod in March/April 1845 and was published around a year later. Much more sombre in character than the sibling work, this second trio is also considered much more difficult in terms of technique (above all in the piano part).Thus, it has always stood somewhat in the shadow of the earlier trio. However, chamber music aficionados generally regard it as the more mature and challenging work in terms of compositional technique. The trio, taken from thevolume Mendelssohn · Piano Trios HN 957, is now available from Henle for the first time also as a practical single edition.

Symphony C major Hob. I:90

Haydn’s three Symphonies nos. 90–92 might rightly be dubbed his “Paris Symphonies Part II”, as they were commissioned in 1788/89, likewise by the Société Olympique, for which Haydn had already composed his six “Paris Symphonies” nos. 82–87 just a few years earlier. Ironically enough, Haydn would later sell these three a second time to Prince von Oettingen-Wallerstein who requested he “receive 3 new symphonies from him”. Regardless of such mercantile entanglements, Haydn shows himself to be at the full height of his mastery as a symphonist in these works. According to the autograph manuscript, the Symphony in C major no. 90 was completed in 1788 and highlights its festivecharacter with the addition of timpani and trumpets. This study edition adopts the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, thereby guaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans. Haydn’s three Symphonies nos. 90–92 might rightly be dubbed his “Paris Symphonies Part II”, as they were commissioned in 1788/89, likewise by the Société Olympique, for which Haydn had already composed his six “Paris Symphonies” nos. 82–87 just a few years earlier. Ironically enough, Haydn would later sell these three a second time to Prince von Oettingen-Wallerstein who requested he “receive 3 new symphonies from him”. Regardless of such mercantile entanglements, Haydn shows himself to be at the full height of his mastery as a symphonist in these works. According to the autograph manuscript, the Symphony in C major no. 90 was completed in 1788 and highlights its festivecharacter with the addition of timpani and trumpets. This study edition adopts the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, thereby guaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans.

Violoncello Sonata C Major Op. 102 No. 1

Written in 1815, the two Sonatas op. 102 mark the transition to the often austere sonorities of Beethoven's late style. One reviewer of the original edition noted in 1818 that they doubtless number among the most unusual andpeculiar things written in a long while. Proceeding from the established Classical schema, here Beethoven explores possibilities for changing and expanding sonata form, which make Opus 102 the capstone of his cello oeuvre. In theSonata in C-major, unusual elements emerge in the very structure: two fast movements, each preceded by short introductions at a slow tempo - an idiosyncratic, unique formal construction. The Urtext edition by Jens Dufner is basedon his research for the Critical Report of the Beethoven Complete Edition and thus features a musical text at the highest scholarly level. In the preface and Critical Report, he outlines the genesis and source situation of thesonata. Ian Fountain and David Geringas provide the fingerings.

Sonate C-dur Opus 40 Nr. 1 : für Violoncello und Bass (Klavier)

At the end of the eighteenth century, cellist and composer Jean-Baptiste Bréval wrote not only virtuosic concerti for his instrument, but also easier sonatas and duets that still belong to the core repertoire of pedagogical cello literature. Opening with impressive chords, the Sonata in C-major op. 40 no. 1 also offers beginners the chance to savour beautiful melodies and master smaller shifts in position. The Parisian first edition of 1799 leaves the choice of accompanying instrument open. For this reason, this Urtext edition offers several options: a two-part score from which a second cello may comfortably provide accompaniment during lessons, as well as a moderate setting for piano that may be used in concerts. Rounding off this starter kit for cello literature is a carefully marked solo part.

Mass C major op. 86 : Missa C major op. 86

Serenade C-dur Op. 48

Serenade C-dur Op. 48

Serenade C-dur Op. 48

Klaviersonate C-dur Hob. XVI:48 : Piano Sonata in C major Hob. XVI:48

This Haydn sonata has previously not been available in the Henle catalogue as an individual Urtext edition. Nevertheless, it numbers among Haydn’s famous piano works. It was written in 1789 (thus making it one of the “latesonatas”) for the Leipzig publisher Christoph Gottlob Breitkopf. Its two-movement structure fathoms the entire spectrum of Haydn’s musical language: from the brooding-improvisational first movement to the sparkling, humorousFinale. Haydn exploits here the full range of the keyboard and its tonal possibilities. The world-famous pianist Piotr Anderszewski has contributed his fingerings for this Henle Urtext edition and invites you to explore thisextraordinary work!

Partita 2 C-moll - BWV 826

Klaviersonate c-moll Hob. XVI:20

Klaviersonate C-dur Hob. XVI:35

Klaviersonate C-dur Hob. XVI:50

Piano Quartet C Minor Op. 13

Rondo in C major op. 51 no. 1 : Rondo in C major op. 51 no. 1

The two Rondos op. 51 were written independently of one another and only later consolidated into a single opus by Beethoven’s publisher. The first of these works from 1797 quickly became popular on account of how it combines simple, catchy melody with surprising modulations and expressive, dramatic eruptions within a compact form. With its moderate degree of difficulty, the piece is ideal preparation before embarking on Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Based on her preliminary research for the critical Complete Edition, Beethoven specialist Joanna Cobb Biermann has carefully revised the musical text of the Henle Urtext edition and updated the preface to reflect the latestscholarship.

Klaviersonate h-moll Hob XVI:32