Heinrich Schenker and Beethoven's 'Hammerklavier' Sonata

The book delves into Heinrich Schenker's ambitious project to create an elucidatory edition of Beethoven's last five piano sonatas, particularly focusing on the 'Hammerklavier' Sonata, op. 106, which remained unpublished. Nicholas Marston provides a thorough historical analysis of the Erlÿuterungsausgabe, exploring the complexities and challenges faced by Schenker in his endeavor, as well as the broader implications for music scholarship and interpretation during that era.