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Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57: Appassionata - Beethoven, Ludwig Van (Composer), and Gordon, Stewart (Composer)
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Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 is considered by many, including Beethoven, to be one of his greatest sonatas. The nickname appassionata probably came from a four-hand version entitled Sonata appassionata, published in Hamburg in 1838. The famous opening thematic statement played two octaves apart and repeated immediately a half step higher sets a mood of tension and conflict in this majestic sonata. Dr. Stewart Gordons editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough ...

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Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57: Appassionata 2007, Alfred Music

ISBN-13: 9780739046838

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