Henle Verlag Beethoven L.V. - Piano Sonata N°8 Op.13 "grande Sonate Pathetique"
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This Henle Urtext edition gathers one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous piano sonatas: Sonata for Piano No. 8 in C minor, op. 13 (Grande Sonate Pathétique). Composed at the crossroads of classicism and an already strongly romantic expressiveness, it perfectly illustrates the dramatic power associated with the key of C minor, foreshadowing the energy of later works such as the 5th Symphony. The score accompanies you in the study of a major work, structured around striking contrasts: a solemn and theatrical Grave, a nervous and incisive Allegro di molto e con brio, an emblematic singing Adagio cantabile, followed by a final movement that is continuous and tense.
The editorial work carried out by Norbert Gertsch and Murray Perahia is based on thorough research on Beethoven, aiming to offer a reliable and coherent text for both study and performance. Perahia's fingerings and interpretative indications provide a true guiding thread: they help choose effective solutions in chord passages, fast runs, position changes, and voice balancing. Often considered one of Beethoven's most accessible sonatas from a purely technical standpoint, the "Pathétique" remains a demanding work musically: articulation, management of contrasts, phrase breathing, and construction of dramatic tension are essential.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven | Genre | Classical sheet music (piano sonata) |
| Arranger | Not indicated | Language | Not indicated |
| Artist | Not indicated | Difficulty | Advanced pianists |
| Edition | G. Henle Verlag (Urtext), paperback binding | Pages | 26 (V+21) |
| Instrumentation | Solo piano | Year of publication | Not indicated |
| Collection | Not indicated | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to work on Beethoven's "Pathétique" Sonata?
This edition is intended for advanced pianists. The difficulty mainly lies in articulation, contrasts, and the construction of dramatic tension.
Does the score include fingerings for the Pathétique Sonata op. 13?
The fingerings and performance directions are by Murray Perahia. They accompany chords, rapid passages, position shifts, and voice balancing.
Which movements are included in this Beethoven score?
The work comprises a Grave, followed by an Allegro di molto e con brio, an Adagio cantabile, and a finale in continuous motion. This is the Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, op. 13.
Is this Henle edition intended for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano.
How many pages does the Urtext Henle edition of the Pathétique Sonata contain?
The score has 26 pages, distributed as V+21 pages. The edition is published by G. Henle in paperback binding. The musical text was prepared by Norbert Gertsch and Murray Perahia.
