Sonata Pathetique • The Complete Original

$14.95

For over two hundred years, the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven has provided a standard of excellence in solo piano compositions and our goal is to create a library of his greatest sonatas. We have chosen the Moonlight, Pathetique, Appassionata, Waldstein, and Les Adieux as the five most significant works ever written for concert piano.

These “originals” are in pure form as we have gone to great lengths and much research to preserve the authenticity of each one of them. Every sonata is complete and unedited with all three movements, Waldstein having four, are identical to Ludwig’s penned manuscripts.

The performance notes and biographical substance is unprecedented, adding significant educational value. Engraved with only 4 systems a page on heavy cream stock, therefore reading them is quite pleasing to the eyes making practice, study, and performance more enjoyable.

The Sonata Pathetique or Sonata in C Minor, Opus 13 was the first of 32 to have acquired universal appeal during Beethoven’s lifetime.

The Pathetique, Grande Sonate Pathetique, or Sonata in C Minor, Opus 13 was composed somewhere between 1797 and 1799, although the actual date is unknown. This Grand Sonata was dedicated to Prince Carl von Lichnowsky and its name, Pathetique was Beethoven’s very own, and the mix of his musical influences at that time are certainly apparent.

Early sketches of this Beethoven’s work also reveals that the third movement was originally planned for more than just one instrument. While most historians believe he may have been considering violin and piano, the answer still remains a mystery.

Enjoy this “Complete Original” Masterpiece recorded by the incredibly talented Concert Pianist, Craig Stevens.

CATALOG #: TS341
PAGES: 56
BINDING: SADDLE STITCH
COPYRIGHT: 2004
COMPOSER: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
EDITOR: CRAIG STEVENS
DESIGNER: JESSICA SAUCHUK
ARTIST: CRAIG STEVENS
ATTRIBUTE: PERFORMANCE RECORDING
ISBN-10: 1585604798
ISBN-13: 9781585604791