Beethoven: Sonatas Op. 5, 69 & 102 for Cello and Piano (Bärenreiter Urtext)
Scholarship has advanced, new sources have come to light and the renowned Beethoven expert Jonathan Del Mar has turned his attention to the centrally important works in the cello œuvre , the five Beethoven Sonatas for Violoncello and Piano.Jonathan Del Mar's scholarly-critical edition not only contains the definitive music text, but also the first critical commentary to these works.- First Critical Commentary ever to the sonatas- All known sources consulted including the printer's proofs to op. 69- Large format (24.3 x 31 cm)"For Someone who does not want a completely clean copy of the sonatas, this is the perfect   version - as close as possible to Beethoven's own intentions but with fingering and bowing ideas to aid with preparation." (MMA Ensemble, January 2009)"Cellists, pianists, and Beethoven-lovers everywhere have been eagerly awaiting an authoritative version of these sonatas for far too long; now we will have an edition that promises to remain THE standard text for the foreseeable future."  (Steven Isserlis )"Jonathan Del Mar has laboured heroically to present Brenreiter's new edition of the complete sonatas for cello and piano by Beethoven - and no praise can do justice to this towering achievement."(Music Teacher June 2005)"Anyone who is serious about performing the Beethoven Sonatas will wants this new edition ."(Strings January 2005)"Any cellist who loves these renowned works will gain tremendous enjoyment from mulling over this though-provoking volume."(ESTA "News Views" winter 2004)