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Beethoven wrote his Eighth Piano Sonata (Pathetique) in 1797 and it was published in 1799. The piece was written during what is considered his “early” period. The Pathetique sonata is technically considered to be in the “classical” era of music history but it has many romantic elements. Beethoven is well known for making the first steps ...
Oct 1, 2016 · Live recording from the University of Essex, Colchester (1972)Vladimir Ashkenazy - piano Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 8 in C minor Opus 13 (Pathetique)...
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Dec 20, 2009 · Op. 13 “Pathetique”. ***. The soundclips from this sonata is from Volume Three of the Complete Piano Sonatas, to be released in september 2010. ***. Beethoven’s first “hit”. This sonata is the first real “hit” of Ludwig van Beethoven, and that was also the case during Beethoven’s time. It became very popular instantly.
The Early Days of a Maestro. To understand the essence of the “Pathétique” Sonata, we must first delve into Beethoven’s life around its inception. The late 1790s were transformative years for Beethoven. Moving away from the shadows of his predecessors, like Mozart and Haydn, he was carving his own niche in Vienna’s bustling music scene.
