Rondos, Op. 51 (Beethoven) Explained

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote two rondos for solo piano in 1797:

1. Rondo in C major, Op. 51, No. 1
2. Rondo in G major, Op. 51, No. 2

The second rondo bears a dedication to Countess Henriette von Lichnowsky in later editions. Artaria originally published both Rondos without dedications in October 1797. During this time, the composer also wrote the Rondo "Rage Over a Lost Penny" (which was published only posthumously as Op. 129), and the three Piano Sonatas, Op. 10.^[1]

External links

• • European Archive Copyright free LP recording of the two Rondo’s 51 by Hugo Steurer, piano at the European Archive (for non-American viewers only).

Notes and References

1. Book: Schmidt, Hans. Ludwig van Beethoven: Bicentennial Edition. 1970. Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Germany. 160, 163. Print.