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Piano Sonata No.8 "Pathétique" Op.13 - I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio

Ludwig van Beethoven (1799)

DifficultyAdvanced
Difficulty score10 / 10
Duration6:15
Notes4,285
OpusOp.13
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Description

The first movement of the Pathétique opens with a weighty Grave introduction that casts a dark shadow over the whole work before the fiery Allegro di molto bursts forth. Motifs from the introduction resurface within the main section, showing off Beethoven's dramatic structural craftsmanship across one of his longest and most celebrated early movements, running well past six minutes.

Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.

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About the Composer

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Born in Bonn and active in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is among the towering figures in music history, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras. Despite losing his hearing in later life, he continued composing, pursuing innovative forms and intense emotional expression in his symphonies and piano sonatas. His beloved piano piece "Fur Elise" and his 32 piano sonatas remain widely performed. This site features 96 of his works, including piano concertos and piano trios.

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Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonatas

Piano Sonata No.1 Op.2-1 - I. AllegroOp.2 No.1Advanced103:11
Piano Sonata No.1 Op.2-1 - II. AdagioOp.2 No.1Intermediate63:58
Piano Sonata No.1 Op.2-1 - III. Allegretto (Menuetto)Op.2 No.1Intermediate61:18
Piano Sonata No.1 Op.2-1 - IV. PrestissimoOp.2 No.1Advanced104:23
Piano Sonata No.5 Op.10-1 - I. Allegro molto e con brioOp.10 No.1Advanced95:10
Piano Sonata No.5 Op.10-1 - III. PrestissimoOp.10 No.1Advanced102:58
Piano Sonata No.6 Op.10-2 - I. AllegroOp.10 No.2Intermediate74:15
Piano Sonata No.6 Op.10-2 - II. AllegrettoOp.10 No.2Intermediate62:51
Piano Sonata No.6 Op.10-2 - III. PrestoOp.10 No.2Intermediate72:01
Piano Sonata No.8 "Pathétique" Op.13 - II. Adagio cantabileOp.13Intermediate64:03
Piano Sonata No.8 "Pathétique" Op.13 - III. Rondo (Allegro)Op.13Advanced103:53
Piano Sonata No.14 "Moonlight" Op.27-2 - I. Adagio sostenutoOp.27 No.2Intermediate54:36
Piano Sonata No.14 "Moonlight" Op.27-2 - II. AllegrettoOp.27 No.2Beginner12:59
Piano Sonata No.14 "Moonlight" Op.27-2 - III. Presto agitatoOp.27 No.2Advanced913:22
Piano Sonata No.17 "Tempest" Op.31-2 - I. Largo - AllegroOp.31 No.2Advanced96:13
Piano Sonata No.17 "Tempest" Op.31-2 - II. AdagioOp.31 No.2Advanced87:50
Piano Sonata No.19 Op.49-1 - I. AndanteOp.49 No.1Beginner42:14
Piano Sonata No.19 Op.49-1 - II. Rondo (Allegro)Op.49 No.1Beginner43:58
Piano Sonata No.20 Op.49-2 - I. Allegro ma non troppoOp.49 No.2Beginner33:25
Piano Sonata No.20 Op.49-2 - II. Tempo di MenuettoOp.49 No.2Beginner32:41
Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata" Op.57 - II. Andante con motoOp.57Intermediate63:24
Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata" Op.57 - III. Allegro ma non troppo - PrestoOp.57Advanced108:16
Piano Sonata No.24 Op.78 - I. Adagio cantabile - Allegro ma non troppoOp.78Intermediate73:19
Piano Sonata No.24 Op.78 - II. Allegro vivaceOp.78Intermediate72:53
Piano Sonata No.25 "Cuckoo" Op.79 - I. Presto alla tedescaOp.79Intermediate72:29
Piano Sonata No.25 "Cuckoo" Op.79 - II. AndanteOp.79Beginner32:06
Piano Sonata No.25 "Cuckoo" Op.79 - III. VivaceOp.79Intermediate71:42
Piano Sonata No.27 Op.90 - I. Mit LebhaftigkeitOp.90Intermediate74:42
Piano Sonata No.27 Op.90 - II. Nicht zu geschwindOp.90Intermediate78:03
Piano Sonata No.32 Op.111 - I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionatoOp.111Advanced107:17
Piano Sonata No.10, Op.14 No.2Op.14 No.2Advanced1029:23
Piano Sonata No.28, Op.101Op.101Advanced1063:03
Piano Sonata No.29, Op.106Op.106Advanced1044:18
Piano Sonata No.30, Op.109Op.109Advanced937:33
Piano Sonata No.9, Op.14 No.1Op.14 No.1Advanced107:51
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