[mb-users] Classical titles w/ more than one name (eg. Moonlight Sonata)

[Andrew Conkling]

On 12/6/06, Rob Keeney <largo84 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've seen this listed lots of ways in MBZ. For the classical editors,
> what is your opinion on how a work, such as this, which has more than
> one "name" should be listed.

I'd say:
Piano Sonata No. 14 "Quasi una fantasia" in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No.
2, "Moonlight"

Frankly, since Beethoven didn't apply the sobriquet, I'd say leave it
off, but I recognize that this would be a VERY unpopular opinion. I
supply it here only for humor. :)
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