Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1: Gordon Used SFP *Plate: European

*Plate: European

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1: Gordon Used SFP *Plate: EuropeanBeethoven wrote 32 sonatas for piano. Volume 1, edited by Stewart Gordon, includes the first 8 sonatas (Op. 2, Nos. 1 3; Op. 7; Op. 10, Nos. 1 3; and Op. 13 ["Pathtique"]), written between 1795 and 1799. Since these autographs no longer exist, this edition is based on the first editions, published by various Viennese engravers. Dr. Gordon discusses a variety of topics including Beethoven's life; the pianos of his time and their limitations;