We celebrate Cherubini’s 250th anniversary this year with an unusual publication. Although the composer is universally known for his  operatic works, one of his earliest publications (at the age of 23)  was this set of six sonatas for keyboard. Vivacious and melodically-appealing two-movement works, they sound equally well on the  harpsichord and the forte-piano — the latter instrument being popular  around the court of the Grand Duke Leopold in Florence where the works  were issued.

This edition, with full critical notes and facsimiles, also includes editorial suggestions for the many small cadenzas and “lead-ins” which  are required as improvised extras in such music.

“... this new edition will be a revelation to those who may have struggled with earlier over-edited and 'enriched' editions of the last century ...” Harpsichord & fortepiano