# Beethoven: Sonata No. 26 in E-flat Major, Opus 81a: Piano Book

- **Brand:** Alfred Music
- **Price:** $6.99
- **Catalog:** alfred
- **Retailer:** alfred
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- **GTIN:** 9780739073254
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Beethoven Sonata No. 26 in E-flat Major, Opus 81a piano book, edited by Stewart Gordon, Alfred Masterwork Edition.

## Description

The three movements of Op. 81a are entitled "The Departure," "The Absence," and "The Return," dedicated to the Archduke Rudolf, an excellent pianist, friend, and patron of the composer. Rudolf's departure was part of an evacuation plan for Viennese aristocracy to escape the imminent occupation of Vienna by Napoleon's armies. An autograph of the first movement believed to have been presented to the Archduke Rudolf in 1809 is in the collection of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. Dr. Stewart Gordon's editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earliest available sources has enabled Dr. Gordon to produce the most accurate reflection of the composer's intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations.

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## Additional Attributes

- **handle:** beethoven-sonata-no-26-in-e-flat-major-opus-81a-00-36282
- **weight:** 0.24
- **barcode:** 9780739073254
- **created at:** 2025-12-20T14:20:03-08:00
- **updated at:** 2026-08-04T00:18:32-07:00
- **variant sku:** 00-36282
- **weight unit:** lb
- **product type:** Shipped
- **published at:** 2026-08-03T20:07:12-07:00
- **published scope:** global
- **requires shipping:** true
- **inventory management:** shopify

## Enrichment

- **Type:** sheet music
- **Type Synonyms:** piano book, musical score
- **Tags:** printed, educational
- **Category Path:** Media > Sheet Music
- **Music genre:** Classic
- **Compatible instrument:** Piano
- **Canonical Brand:** Alfred Music

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