Beethoven: 3 Piano Sonatas, WoO 47

Description

Called "Kurfürstensonaten" (Prince-Elector sonatas), these three sonatas were published in fall 1783. in the dedication – which was most certainly not formulated by Beethoven – one reads: "Most lofty sir ... I have now reached my eleventh year" (whereby the composer has been made two years younger), "and since then my Muse has whispered to me often during the hours of devotion: Be bold and lay down the harmonies of your soul!" ... May I now, exalted Prince, dare to lay the first of my juvenile outpourings at the steps of your throne?" in fact, the three sonatas have a special place among Beethoven's earliest compositions, already exude his spirit, and can be used to acquaint the budding pianist with this composer.

Pieces

• Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, WoO 47, No. 1
• Piano Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47, No. 2
• Piano Sonata in D Major, WoO 47, No. 3