Overview
Ludwig van Beethoven's contributions to the piano quartet repertoire, though limited to four works, are significant and enduring. This Henle Urtext Edition, expertly edited by Siegfried Kross, brings together these compositions, reflecting Beethoven's early genius and his homage to classical influences.
The collection includes the three Piano Quartets WoO 36, composed during Beethoven's Bonn period. These youthful works, while echoing the style of Mozart, already showcase Beethoven's distinctive musical voice. Notably, the slow movement of the third quartet was later adapted into his Piano Sonata Op. 2, No. 1, underscoring the composer's regard for this material.
Additionally, the volume features the Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16, an arrangement of his Wind Quintet Op. 16. This adaptation exemplifies Beethoven's versatility in reimagining his compositions across different instrumental settings.
Features:
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Editor: Siegfried Kross
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Publisher: G. Henle Verlag
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Format: Set of Parts for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
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Edition Type: Urtext (authentic text)
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Binding: Softcover
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Language: Multilingual introduction
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Pages: 114
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Dimensions: 9.25 x 12.25 inches
Contents:
- Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, WoO 36, No. 1
- Piano Quartet in D Major, WoO 36, No. 2
- Piano Quartet in C Major, WoO 36, No. 3
- Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16
