Beethoven Sonata in C Minor, Opus 13 (Pathétique) for Piano

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publicatons provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists.

Ludwig van Beethoven is renowned for his large-scale, innovative piano sonatas and concertos, and these works hold a prominent and lasting place in the concert repertoire. Presented in this volume is the beloved “Pathétique” Sonata (1798-99), edited and recorded by noted Beethoven scholar and concert pianist, Robert Taub.