Paul Hindemith

Ludus tonalis

With the fascinating work "Ludus tonalis", Paul Hindemith created a 20th-century milestone of piano literature, frequently celebrated as the modern counterpart to Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier". The programmatic subtitle "Studies in Counterpoint, Tonal Organisation & Piano Playing" perfectly captures the essence of this cycle: a masterful synthesis of contrapuntal rigor, tonal exploration, and sophisticated pianistic artistry. The renowned Wiener Urtext Edition presents this modern classic in an exceptional 1st edition, meticulously edited according to all available sources. Pianists benefit from an authoritative, highly reliable, and clear musical text that meets the highest scholarly and practical standards. An indispensable work for study, the concert stage, and every serious sheet music collection.