Beethoven：Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein"

Ludwig van Beethoven

Description

As part of Henle Verlag’s highly regarded Beethoven revisions, this edition reflects the collaboration with renowned pianist Murray Perahia. Beethoven composed the Waldstein Sonata in 1803–1804, around the same time as his Eroica Symphony and the first sketches for Fidelio. This sonata is one of Beethoven’s most technically challenging and innovative works, particularly in its bold first movement, which surpasses anything he had previously written in terms of intensity and drive. Dedicated to his friend and patron Count Waldstein, this sonata showcases Beethoven’s mastery of form and expression. In this edition, Murray Perahia not only provides insightful fingerings but also offers a short essay discussing his personal interpretation of this monumental work.

Performance Notes

The Waldstein Sonata demands exceptional technical skill, clarity in articulation, and control over rapid passages. The first movement’s relentless drive and rhythmic intensity require careful dynamic shaping, while the Adagio molto serves as an expressive transition to the triumphant and shimmering finale. Pianists should pay particular attention to the innovative use of pedal in the final movement to achieve the desired resonance and fluidity.

About the Composer

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist whose music bridged the Classical and Romantic periods. His works, including symphonies, piano sonatas, string quartets, and concertos, remain foundational to the classical repertoire. Beethoven’s influence on Western music is immeasurable, with compositions that continue to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide.

Contents

1. Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein"
   • I. Allegro con brio
   • II. Introduzione: Adagio molto
   • III. Rondo: Allegretto moderato – Prestissimo

Specifications

Publisher: G. Henle Verlag
Series: Henle Urtext Editions
Instrument: Piano
Product Type: Book [Softcover]
Difficulty Level: Advanced
Binding: Softcover
ISMN: 9790201809465
Pages: 48

貝多芬：C大調第21號鋼琴奏鳴曲，作品53《華爾斯坦》

路德維希・范・貝多芬

簡介

本書是Henle出版社備受推崇的貝多芬校訂版本之一，並與著名鋼琴家莫瑞・佩拉希亞（Murray Perahia）合作編訂。貝多芬於1803至1804年間創作了這首《華爾斯坦奏鳴曲》，同時期還寫下了*《英雄交響曲》以及歌劇《費黛里奧》*的初步草稿。這首奏鳴曲以其大膽的結構與技術挑戰著稱，特別是第一樂章的力度與推進力遠超過他之前的作品。貝多芬將這部傑作獻給他的朋友兼贊助人華爾斯坦伯爵（Count Waldstein）。本版不僅提供佩拉希亞的演奏指法，還附有他對此作品的精闢解析文章，對演奏者而言極具參考價值。

演奏提示

本奏鳴曲對演奏者的技術要求極高，需具備卓越的觸鍵精準度與快速樂句的控制力。第一樂章的強烈推進力與節奏動感要求清晰的動態層次，Adagio molto則作為情感深沉的過渡，為終樂章奠定鋪陳。終樂章Rondo需要精確運用踏板，以營造豐富的音響效果與流暢的旋律線條，展現貝多芬獨特的創新鋼琴技法。

作者介紹

路德維希・范・貝多芬（1770–1827）是德國作曲家與鋼琴家，被譽為音樂史上最具影響力的作曲家之一。他的音樂風格橫跨古典與浪漫時期，對西方音樂發展產生深遠影響。其交響曲、鋼琴奏鳴曲、弦樂四重奏及協奏曲等作品至今仍為音樂會核心曲目，持續影響著後世音樂家。

目錄

1. C大調第21號鋼琴奏鳴曲，作品53《華爾斯坦》
   • 第一樂章：快板（Allegro con brio）
   • 第二樂章：引子 – 極為緩板（Introduzione: Adagio molto）
   • 第三樂章：輪旋曲 – 中等速度的快板（Rondo: Allegretto moderato – Prestissimo）

書籍詳細資料

出版社： G. Henle Verlag
系列： Henle 原典版
樂器別： 鋼琴
產品屬性： 樂譜（軟皮書）
難易程度： 高級
裝訂： 軟皮裝訂
ISMN： 9790201809465
頁數： 48