Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 ("Pathétique")

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Editor: Jonathan Del Mar (1951-) Instrumentation: Piano Work: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor ("Grande Sonata Pathétique"), Op. 13 Binding: ISMN: 9790006542055 Size: 9.6 x 12.2 inches Pages: 29 Urtext / Critical Edition Description This Sonata in C minor was Beethoven's first large work in this genre and a prime example of the late 18th century sonata. To this day it remains a source of fascination with its ardent pathos and emotional coherence. While first sketches probably date back to 1796, Beethoven did not complete the sonata until 1798/99, shortly after his String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 from 1797/98. He published the work in December 1799 in Vienna.