Pathetique Sonata Op. 13 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor
Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 - known as the 'Pathétique Sonata' - was written in 1798 when Beethoven was 27 years of age.The Pathétique Sonata was dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, who was one of Beethoven's greatest admirers and supporters during the composer's early career.The sonata is in three movements - the dramatic opening movement is followed by a gentle and expressive movement in Ab major, and the work ends with a tempestuous Rondo in C minor.