Details
- Instrument:
- Piano Solo
- Genres:
- 20th Century
- Composers:
- Alban Berg
- Publishers:
- G. Henle
- Series:
- Henle Urtext
- UPC:
- 884088179168
- ISBN:
- 9790201808192
- EAN:
- 9790201808192
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Musical forms:
- Sonata
- Artist:
- Alban Berg
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.25x12.25x0.102 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 24
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.3 pounds
SKU: HL.51480819
Composed by Alban Berg. Edited by Ullrich Scheideler. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 24 pages. G. Henle #HN819. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480819).ISBN 9790201808192. UPC: 884088179168. 9.25x12.25x0.102 inches.
Berg's pupil Adorno once said, “Whoever is seriously trying to comprehend Berg's music should closely apply themselves to the eleven-page piano sonata.” It is tempting to enlarge upon this statement: Whoever is trying to get to grips with New Music will not be able to avoid Berg's opus 1. It is one of the most frequently played sonatas amongst the Second Viennese School piano compositions. With this publication Henle is introducing Urtext editions to classical modernism. Once again, pianists will find flawless engraving, an absolutely reliable musical text and a commentary based on the sources. This edition is worldwide available.
About Henle Urtext
What I can expect from Henle Urtext editions:
- error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues
- preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work
- Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions
- most beautiful music engraving
- page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
- excellent print quality and binding
- largest Urtext catalogue world-wide
- longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)
Berg: Piano Sonata op. 1
- More by this Composer:
- Alban Berg Alban Berg Voice Alban Berg Piano, Vocal Alban Berg Violin Solo
- Series:
- Henle Urtext
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Solo
- Artists:
- Alban Berg
- Publisher:
- G. Henle
Ratings + Reviews
5 Rating
5 reviews
Dr. L.
Jan 13, 2021
This edition of the sonata is all that one can ask: it is laid out beautifully on the page, and thus ideal for study or performance.
Sjp B.
Oct 4, 2018
This piece is one of the pillars of twentieth century piano music. Several people urged me to try to learn it. At first, it made little musical sense to me, but at a certain point I got it and it has been a source of deep emotional experienceds ever since. Im more intermediate level than advanced, and struggled for a while, but I eventually came to appreciate Bergs highly pianistic writing style and things began to fall into place. Most importantly, I had been using a score downloaded from a free site, in which the typeface was rather small and it was difficult to tell exactly which notes made up some of the denser chords, even after enlarging the pages. Then I discovered this Henle edition and it was like a miracle every phrase became crystal clear.
Anonymous
Aug 15, 2011
After ordering both the UE and Henle editions I think I am qualified to say that this is good, but the UE edition is much clearer, better print and paper, and cheaper too!
Excellent
Jul 13, 2011
I finally ordered BOTH new editions and am very pleased I did, as they are both collector's editions, full of useful insights and oh, the paper, the print...are wonderful!
Hernan V.
Jun 29, 2011
I hesitate between this edition and the newer Universal Edition one. For one thing, on this one Sheetmusic allows us a peep inside to check that the score is done in the usual superb, clear style Henle has us accustomed to, the other we cannot tell. A wonderful piece of work once you get over the initial difficulties, technical and other. Give it a chance, it will not let you down!