Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia Op 27 N 1

With an introduction by Misha Donat and notes on performance practice by Jonathan Del Mar and Misha Donat.

Scholarly-critical performance edition at the cutting edge of scholarship.

Informative introduction and notes on period performance practice (Ger/Eng).

Detailed Critical Commentary (Eng).

At the dawn of the 19th century Beethoven struck out on new paths with his two opus 27 sonatas, each of which he called a ‘sonata quasi una fantasia’. Both of them, in particular Sonata no. 2 which was later nicknamed the ‘Moonlight Sonata’, were destined for immortality.

Jonathan Del Mar, second to none in his knowledge of Beethoven’s music, hasobtained new readings in this fastidious scholarly-critical edition of these well-known pieces.

Spacious engraving and practical page turns ensure optimum pleasure for every pianist. A meticulously compiled Critical Commentary provides information on alternative readings and editorial decisions.