Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, in Full Score

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Primera, Segunda, Tercera y Cuarta Sinfonías. Partitura general.

Beethoven's symphonies are among his greatest works -in opinion of many, the greatest orchestral compositions in the history of music. Perfect in their fusion of emotion and form, filled with drama and great beauty, they are among the best-known and best-loved works in all classical music. Now Dover makes available the full orchestral socres for all nine symphonies in three consecutive volumes.

Meticulously reproduced from the authoritative Litolff edition, each score features large, clear noteheads and wide margins for ease of use in studying and following the music. Far less expensive than comparable full-score editions, this volume belongs in the library of any music lover who wishes to study the masterly innovation and creativity Beehoven brought to the symphonic form.

Unabridged Dover (1989) republication of the edition published by Henry Litolff's Verlag, Braunschweig, n.d.

CONTENIDO

-Symphony No. 1 in C Major, op. 21 (1800; dedicated to Baron van Swieten)
Adagio molto-Allegro con brio
Andante cantabile con moto
Menuetto: Allegro motto e vivace,
Adagio-Allegro molto e vivace

-Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 36 (1801-2; dedicated to Prince Lichnowsky)
Adagio molto-Allegro con brio
Larghetto
Scherzo: Allegro
Allegro molto

-Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major ("Eroica"), op. 55 (1803; dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz)
Allegro con brio
Marcia funebre: Adagio assai
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Finale: Allegro motto

-Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, op. 60 (1806; dedicated to Count Oppersdorff)
Adagio-Allegro vivace
Adagio
Allegro vivace
Allegro ma non troppo