Beethoven: (Pathetique - Patetica 2nd Movement) Sonata Op. 13 No. 8: II Adagio cantabile

Summary: <p>This recording is the 2nd movement of Beethoven's popular Sonata Pathetique Op. 13 No. 8. The second movement is Adagio cantabile. "Cantabile" indicates that this movement should be played like a song, or something that has a distinct melody that one could sing along with. This piece was composed in 1798 and published the following year. <br> <br>You can read further commentary on this piece, including a dedicatory note by visiting <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/2008/06/beethoven-sonata-pathetique-patetica-op.html" title="Commentary and dedicatory note">this page of my piano blog</a>. <br> <br>This selection was recorded at my home on my studio upright piano.</p>