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- Which Beethoven sonata is the most difficult?
- Which Beethoven sonata is easiest?
- What is the best edition for Beethoven sonatas?
- What was the longest and most difficult sonata that Beethoven wrote?
Which Beethoven sonata is the most difficult?
The "Hammerklavier" was deemed to be Beethoven's most difficult sonata yet. In fact, it was considered unplayable until almost 15 years later, when Liszt played it in a concert.
Which Beethoven sonata is easiest?
Sonatas 19 & 20 are both very short, with only 2 movements, and are the easiest of his sonatas – they're a good starting point. His 25th Sonata has 3 movements, and is a little more challenging, but still one of the most doable Beethoven sonatas.
What is the best edition for Beethoven sonatas?
Experts argue that the ABRSM Barry Cooper Edition, a relatively new edition for Beethoven sonatas, is currently the best edition for the Beethoven Piano Sonatas. This edition by Barry Cooper includes 35 Beethoven Piano Sonatas, instead of the standard 32 sonatas.
What was the longest and most difficult sonata that Beethoven wrote?
106 (also known as the Große Sonate für das Hammerklavier, or more simply as the Hammerklavier) is known as one of the greatest piano sonatas of all time. The piece is often considered to be Beethoven's most technically challenging piano composition and one of the most demanding solo works in all of classical music.
