Beethoven's Sonata, Opus 27, No. 2, was not known as the "Moonlight Sonata" during his lifetime. The name has its origins in 1832, in remarks by the German music critic Ludwig Rellstab, as he likened the effect of the first movement to that of moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne. The name caught on quickly, and later in the nineteenth century, it could be said that the sonata was "universally known" by that name.

Edited by Willard A. Palmer, this is Beethoven's complete Sonata, Opus 27, No. 2. There are historical notes about the work and the composer, as well as illustrations, performance suggestions regarding staccato, notes by Carl Czerny, and additional footnotes within the score. Mr. Palmer notes that "the present edition has been carefully prepared from the original autograph manuscript and the first edition…"

Edited by Willard A. Palmer, this is the first movement of Beethoven's famous Sonata, Opus 27, No. 2. Included are historical notes about the work and the composer, as well as illustrations, and additional footnotes and performance suggestions within the score, which was carefully prepared from Beethoven's original autographed manuscript.

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Op. 27, No. 2 is among the most popular and most frequently performed compositions by any great composer. Reflecting the depth of Beethoven's musical power, the Moonlight Sonata is one of the best-loved sonatas Beethoven ever composed. In this Belwin Classic Library edition, each page of the music is spaciously laid out, meticulous and uncluttered, with clear, clean engraving.

This 1999 book is a comprehensive introduction to Beethoven's most popular piano sonata, and Opp. 27 and 31.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). These traditional, ever-popular melodies are presented in pianistic arrangements for the intermediate piano student. The pieces are in the keys of C, F, G, D, A minor, and D minor, and feature a variety of sounds. Includes: Beautiful Dreamer * Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home? * Cielito Lindo * Clair de Lune * Fanfare on America * Good Morning Blues * Halloween Sonatine * I Love a Piano * I'm Henery the Eight, I Am * Morning Has Broken * Oh! You Beautiful Doll * The Spy * Tarantella Italiana * Theme from the Moonlight Sonata.