BergÆs pupil Adorno once said, ôWhoever is seriously trying to comprehend BergÆs music should closely apply themselves to the eleven-page piano sonataö. It is tempting to enlarge upon this statement: Whoever is trying to get to grips with New Music will not be able to avoid BergÆs opus 1. It is one of the most frequently played sonatas amongst the Second Viennese School piano compositions. With this publication Henle is introducing Urtext editions to classical modernism. Once again, pianists will find flawless engraving, an absolutely reliable musical text and a commentary based on the sources.
Berg: Piano Sonata op. 1