Description

Essential to the library of every pianist, this two-volume critical edition from Dr. Stewart Gordon, a world-renowned professor of keyboard studies at the University of Southern California s Thornton School of Music, provides all the tools necessary for stylistic performance. Dr. Gordon s thorough research of the earliest available sources, as well as careful study of all modern editions, has captured the most accurate reflection of the composer s intent. This newly engraved edition contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations, including possible realizations for all ornamentation. Also included is a discussion of Mozart and the early piano, as well as considerations for tempos and for period-appropriate ornamentation and improvisation. These volumes also present a useful list of recordings of the complete Mozart piano sonatas, an extensive bibliography, a reference chart of autographs and early editions, and detailed analysis of the form of each sonata movement.

The sonatas in each volume are organized by Köchel (K.) number. Volume I contains nine sonatas, K. 279–284 and 309–311. 188 pages. Comb-bound.