Archduke Rudolph: Forty Variations on Theme by Beethoven; Violin Sonata in F Minor

This edition of works by Beethoven's only composition student includes the Forty Variations on a Theme by Beethoven and the Sonata in F Minor for Violin and Piano. The variations were published in 1819 at Beethoven's particular urging, and two early manuscript versions of the work show numerous corrections in his hand. The sonata is a four-movement work that makes an attractive and useful addition to the violin-piano repertoire. Facsimiles from both works are part of this publication. Winner of the MPA Paul Revere Award, 1994.

Forty Variations on a Theme by Beethoven

 

Sonata in F Minor for Violin and Piano

  Allegro

  Adagio

  Menuetto: Allegro molto

  Allegro assai quasi presto

 

Appendix 1: Beethoven's Emendations to the Forty Variations: Facsimile and Transcription of CS-KRa A 4375

 

Appendix 2: Sonata in F Minor for Violin and Piano, Earlier Version: Facsimiles of CS-KRa A 4405, A 4407

  Allegro

  Scherzo. Allegro

  Finale. Allegro assai

  Adagio con esspressione

  [Adagio] draft

Barry Cooper, Music & Letters; Giorgio Cerasoli, Nuova Rivista Musicale Italiana, April 1994