beethoven biographical note mcnaught (3 risultati)

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Good. 102 Pages. A used book showing some wear but reasonably tight, complete, and free of marks. Biographical note by W. McNaught. Introduction by Gordon Jacob. The date of completion of this symphony is not known, as the original manuscript has been lost. It was first performed on 2 April, 1800, at Vienna. From what we know of Beethoven's method of working it can be guessed that the symphony had been on the stocks for some time. In fact, recognizable sketches for it are found among papers dated 1795. In 1800 the composer was thirty years of age, and the only other orchestral works he had written were two piano concertos, in C, op. 15, and in B flat, op. 19. His output had otherwise consisted entirely of chamber music and pianoforte sonatas. In spite of this, his handling of the orchestra shows no signs of uncertainty and is thoroughly expert and effective.

First edition.The Penguin Scores series, #18. Paperback original. Oblong sewn-bound octavo size (5x8 inches/15x20 cm). Very good. The complete score, easily opened for playing, with the introduction and note in English. This fine Penguin series each had individual pattered cover designs created by English artists and calligraphers, such as Elizabeth Friedlander, Stephen Russ, Kissane Keane etc. Postage within Australia for this small/light book is set at $5 ($10 overseas), so please disregard any site default rate, which will be adjusted downwards BEFORE the order is processed by the bookseller.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback. 104 pages. Flat spine. Flat covers. Clean & tight book. Flat pages. No inscriptions. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with tracking next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref O-MKT.