From the Publisher
A critical edition of the 35 piano sonatas by Professor Barry Cooper, renowned Beethoven
specialist. Created for today’s performers, teachers and scholars, this is the most
comprehensive study of these extraordinary works yet undertaken.
- the only modern edition to include all 35 sonatas as a set
- faithful to the original notation, correcting long-standing errors found in other editions
- presents new and important research
- general Introduction covering performance practice, including tempo, articulation,
pedalling and dynamics
- commentary to each sonata, including history, full assessment of the sources and detailed
notes on interpretation
Difficulty guide: 6
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Approved Exam Music
Recommended for the following exam grade(s):
ABRSM Piano (2021 to 2022)
Grades: 8
ABRSM Piano (2023 to 2024)
Grades: 7, 8