Beethoven, Ludwig van - The Symphonies - 9 Volumes in a Slipcase: Instrumentation: Orchestral works, Works for Chorus and Orchestra

Bathia Churgin, Jens Dufner, Ernst Herttrich, Beate Angelika Kraus, Armin Raab, Ludwig van Beethoven

/ ISBN 13: 9790201898001

Published by Henle, G. Verlag 2020-01-30, 2020

Seller Inventory # 6666-LBR-9790201898001

Synopsis:

Ludwig van Beethoven's nine symphonies, composed between 1799 and 1824, are presented here in a comprehensive nine-volume study edition for orchestra musicians, conductors, scholars, and devoted collectors. Based on the authoritative Beethoven Complete Edition, this set brings together all nine symphonies in a practical slipcase, offering a reliable reference for score study, rehearsal preparation, and performance use.

Each volume presents Beethoven's orchestral writing with clear standard notation, precise editorial markings, and critical commentary that highlights source variations and editorial decisions. This collection allows musicians to explore every nuance of Beethoven's symphonic language, from the heroic and sublime character of the early and middle symphonies to the appeal to fraternity in the choral finale of the Ninth.

The collection supports deep musical understanding and expressive interpretation, offering insights into motivic development, orchestral color, and thematic unity. Professionals and enthusiasts alike will find inspiration in Beethoven's inventive orchestration, emotional depth, and timeless compositional mastery. This edition is crafted to provide a reliable, error-free reference while enriching study, rehearsal, and performance preparation.

Song List
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 * Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 * Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica" * Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60 * Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 * Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" * Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 * Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 * Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral"

This nine-volume slipcase edition is a compelling choice for performers seeking a dependable reference for rehearsal or concert preparation, as well as for collectors who value the historical significance and enduring power of Beethoven's orchestral masterpieces.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beethoven, Ludwig van - The Symphonies - 9 ...
Publisher: Henle, G. Verlag 2020-01-30
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New