Two C-Minor Works in One Volume
This vintage G. Henle Verlag edition brings together Mozart’s Fantasie KV 475 and Sonata KV 457 for solo piano. Both works are in C minor, presented here in a single softcover volume.
The cover carries the German title “Fantasie und Sonate”, followed by the key in German, English and French. Mozart’s name appears prominently above the work identification. The Urtext designation and Henle emblem complete the restrained cover design.
The volume contains 29 pages and is complete. Its slim format brings the two compositions together without the bulk of a larger anthology. It offers a focused addition to a pianist’s music collection.
Edited by Ernst Herttrich
Ernst Herttrich edited this edition from the autograph, a manuscript copy and the first edition. The title page records these sources in German. Hans-Martin Theopold supplied the fingering.
A bilingual German and English preface discusses the editorial sources and musical text. These introductory pages provide context alongside the score itself. The combination of source discussion and fingering gives the volume both musical and editorial interest.
The printed notation includes dynamics, articulation and fingering within the solo piano layout. The Sonata opens with the heading “Molto Allegro”. Clear spacing between the systems keeps the musical text accessible across the page.
The Familiar Henle Softcover
The pale blue-grey paper cover uses dark lettering and minimal decoration. Inside, the title page names the composer, works, editor and fingering contributor. The publisher’s Munich imprint appears below.
Dating to circa the 1970s–1980s, this copy retains the understated appearance of a vintage working score. Its cover shows signs of handling, while the interior remains bright. Light pencil annotations on one page reflect its practical use.
Measuring approximately 23 × 31 × 0.5 cm, the volume has a generous page size and a slim profile. It suits a collection of piano editions or continued musical study. The two-work format keeps the focus firmly on Mozart’s C-minor repertoire.
Condition
Good overall condition, with slight cover rubbing, surface marks and soiling near the lower corner. The cover has no tears. Minor corner and edge wear are present.
The interior pages are bright, with slight yellowing along the edges. Light pencil annotations appear on one page without obscuring the printed music. The notation remains clear and readable throughout.
The binding shows slight opening at the spine from use. All pages are present, and both works are complete.
Key Details
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Title: Fantasie und Sonate
Works: Fantasie KV 475 and Sonata KV 457
Key: C minor
Editor: Ernst Herttrich
Fingering: Hans-Martin Theopold
Publisher: G. Henle Verlag, München
Edition: Urtext
Format: Solo piano score, softcover
Preface: German and English
Period: Circa 1970s–1980s
Pages: 29, complete
Dimensions: Approximately 23 × 31 × 0.5 cm
Condition: Good, with cover wear, slight edge yellowing, pencil annotations and slight spine opening
SKU: 2C161
Why It’s Special
This edition pairs two substantial Mozart piano works with Herttrich’s editorial text and Theopold’s fingering. The bilingual preface adds useful background to the notation. Its blue-grey cover and compact format make it an appealing vintage piano volume.
