Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata
Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Stephen Kovacevich & BBC Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis
Piano Concerto No. 3 and Piano Sonata No. 8 (the "Pathétique") are compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed around 1800 and 1798 respectively. Both works sit at the cusp of the Classical and early Romantic eras, showcasing Beethoven's expansion of Classical forms through dramatic contrasts, richer harmonic language and increasingly prominent, virtuosic piano writing that marks a turning point in his career and in concert repertoire.
First released: 1972
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- 1.Piano Concerto no. 3 In C Minor, op. 37: I. Allegro con brio / 2. Largo / 3. Rondo (Allegro)16:31
- 2.Piano Concerto no. 3 In C Minor, op. 37: II. Largo10:49
- 3.Piano Concerto no. 3 In C Minor, op. 37: III. Rondo: Allegro8:59
- 4.Sonata no. 8 In C Minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio9:00
- 5.Sonata no. 8 In C Minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile6:21
- 6.Sonata no. 8 In C Minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo: Allegro4:02
