Song Details
- Album Release Date: 1958
- Album Name: Rudolf Serkin plays Beethoven Concertos, Sonatas & Variations
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique”: I. Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio” by Ludwig van Beethoven
This song has been described as conveying the intensity of Beethoven’s emotions around the time it was composed. It starts with a slow, serious and sorrowful mood, as if to signal the onset of a difficult time ahead. The tempo then increases to a more urgent pace as it approaches the end of the movement, reflecting the struggle of life’s challenges and Beethoven’s determination to rise to the occasion. The song ultimately suggests a sense of inner resolve and a passion for survival amidst the turbulence of life’s difficult moments.