Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor "Pathétique", Opus No. 13 of German composer Beethoven, composed from 1798 to early 1799. The work was dedicated to his patron and admirer Likhnov Prince Ski.

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor "Pathétique", Opus No. 13 of German composer Beethoven, composed from 1798 to early 1799. The work was dedicated to his patron and admirer Likhnov Prince Ski. This piece is the pinnacle masterpiece of Beethoven's early piano sonatas, and is also a work familiar to the world for its dramatic and beautiful melody. No matter in many aspects such as content, melody and structure, this piece is permeated with a kind of rationality unique to the Germanic nation, which is also the unique characteristic of German musicians such as Beethoven. The performance technique of this piece is not too difficult, so there are many opportunities to be played. It is also a piece that many piano beginners love to play. Among Beethoven's piano sonatas, "Pathétique" is one of two works with titles written by Beethoven himself (the other is "Farewell" No. 26). As for the word "pathos", there is still quite a distance from Beethoven's touching and tragic life in the second half of his life, because this is his early work after all.

The whole song is divided into three movements:

The first movement, in C minor, has a very slow tempo, a brilliant allegro, and a magnificent sonata form. It begins with a rather long Adagio full of pathos, and then turns to Allegro, with a hint of firmness in the still pathos melody. The heavy introduction is full of the tragic atmosphere of ancient Greek style, the eloquent tone has the spirit of a giant, and is sentimental and pathos like no love for children. The passion for fate and the unyielding demeanor in desperate situations make the listener's blood boil.

The cantabile adagio of the second movement seems to be that Beethoven was tired after the excitement of the first movement and needed to take a rest and deliberately slowed down the tempo. It is very soft and beautiful, making people who hear it feel like they are bathed in the spring breeze, as if they are living a leisurely and comfortable life on a gentle breeze. It reflects the softness of the author's thoughts

The third movement, Allegro, C minor , 2/2 time, rondo sonata form. The theme of the movement is similar to the theme of the first movement. The beautiful melody contains unstable wandering emotions, seeming to be in an uncertain state of mind. It begins with a legato pouring down like raindrops. The main theme is filled with the brightness of youth and irrepressible vitality. Behind the laughter, there is a slight restlessness and turmoil. Although the theme of the minor part in the major key is clear, it also hints at the instability of the mentality with its rapid movement. Inabe expressed a truly strong and stable will in a declarative and firm tone. Several sections of this movement have Beethoven's usual "signature" endings, which give people a taste of the composer's confidence and chicness.