Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Volume II (Piano Solo)

A definitive scholarly edition

Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Volume II (Piano Solo) represents one of the most authoritative modern editions of Mozart’s keyboard works. Edited by Dr. Stewart Gordon, Professor Emeritus of Keyboard Studies at the University of Southern California, this volume offers pianists a meticulously researched and musically insightful resource for understanding and performing Mozart’s sonatas with stylistic authenticity.

Critical commentary and editorial detail

Gordon’s edition is grounded in study of the earliest available manuscripts and comparison with major modern editions. It provides fingering suggestions, ornament realizations, and detailed performance recommendations addressing articulation, tempo, phrasing, and ornamentation. The accompanying commentary discusses Mozart’s relationship with the piano, stylistic interpretation, and considerations for Classical-era performance practice.

Repertoire and scholarly features

This 224-page volume contains nine sonatas arranged by Köchel number: K. 330–333, 457, 533, 545, 570, and 576, along with the companion Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475. Each sonata includes formal and analytical notes, along with a reference chart of autographs and early editions, an extensive bibliography, and a list of complete recordings. The comb-bound format ensures practical use for study and performance.

For pianists, educators, and scholars

*Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Volume II* is an essential addition to the library of every pianist. Its combination of scholarly precision, interpretative guidance, and editorial clarity makes it a vital resource for those seeking a historically informed understanding of Mozart’s piano style.