Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, Pathétique

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:characteristics Emotional depth
Rich harmonies
Dramatic contrasts
Dynamic range
Symbol of Romanticism
Influence on later composers
Technical challenges
Use of silence
Lyrical melodies
Contrasting themes
Expressive phrasing
Contrapuntal elements
Emphasis on melody
Use of chromaticism
Use of tempo rubato
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
gptkbp:cultural_impact Featured in films
Used in commercials
Performed in competitions
Often analyzed in music theory
Popular among piano students
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Prince_Joseph_Franz_Maximilian_Lobkowitz
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:form Sonata form
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, Pathétique
gptkbp:influence Romantic music
gptkbp:key C minor
gptkbp:movement Rondo: Allegro
Adagio cantabile
Grave -Allegro
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Vladimir_Horowitz
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Alfred_Brendel
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Beethoven:_Complete_Piano_Sonatas
gptkb:Beethoven:_Piano_Sonatas,_Vol._1
gptkb:Beethoven:_The_Piano_Sonatas
gptkb:Beethoven:_Piano_Sonatas,_Vol._2
gptkbp:opus_number Op. 13
gptkbp:published_by 1799
gptkbp:style Classical
gptkbp:year_composed 1798
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Complete_Beethoven_Sonatas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5