Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, andhistorical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publicatons provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Ludwig van Beethoven is renowned for his large-scale, innovative pianosonatas and concertos, and these works hold a prominent and lasting place in the concert repertoire. Presented in this volume is the beloved Moonlight Sonata (1801), edited and recorded by noted Beethoven scholar and concertpianist, Robert Taub. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio withoutchanging pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.