Customer Reviews for Piano Sonata #8 In C Minor, Op.13
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Location: from Kansas City
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
June 8, 2011
One of the Best
I bought this piece for the adagio movement which I have been familiar with since my early childhood. I am not an advanced pianist so this song takes a lot of practice for me, however, anyone who knows a bit about piano music can get this down if they put forth the effort. And you will be awarded with a beautiful and moving playing experience.
14 of 27 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
December 31, 2008
A must have in your music library
This is such a beautiful piece. I highly recommend it to everyone. Be prepared, however, to do the necessary work to become proficient in playing this lovely composition. It is not a 'sit and play' - but well worth the effort to master.
20 of 37 people found this review helpful.
Sally Adams
Location: from Wellington, Kansas 67152
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
November 14, 2008
Piano Sonata #8 in C minor, Op.13
This piece is at the top of my abilities, but worth the practice to make it perfect. I love the music and the challenge.
19 of 38 people found this review helpful.
Don Burger
Location: from Bella Vista, Arkansas
June 11, 2008
Beethoven Sonata #8 in C Minor (Pathetiq
This beautiful Beethoven Sonata can be learned in a reasonably short time by the average early intermediate pianist. And when you've learned to play it, you will enjoy playing it for a lifetime.
18 of 39 people found this review helpful.
Harry
Location: from Madison, WI
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
March 12, 2007
Great to Listen
This is a good edition, it is complete and has good suggestions at the bottoms of the pages. I also have the Moonlight sonata from this editor, it is fine edition.
19 of 35 people found this review helpful.
Mike
Location: from MI
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 14, 2006
amazing
I play and listen to this sonata and i wonder how someone could create such a beautiful piece of music, and with being deaf. For the non-advanced pianist this can be challenge to learn all the movements, but pays off big time. For the advanced pianist this a piece that belongs in your repetoire along with the "Moonlight" Sonata and every Chopin piece.
11 of 19 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Dallas, TX
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
February 27, 2005
Masterfuly beautiful in every way
Everyone I know loves this sonata with all their heart. I listen to it a lot and truly this is a must for a romantic.
5 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Wyhont, new york
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
September 28, 2004
Great a must learn!!
This is a very good piece that I would reccomend for any one who has the stamina to learn to learn this piece.
6 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Mike MacLea
Location: from Oshawa, ON
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
July 13, 2004
Charming
I believe this sonata is one of beethovens best in his career. I recommend this to anyone who likes classical music and it's easy to learn and fun to listen to.
6 of 11 people found this review helpful.
E Basurto
Location: from Berlin
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
October 18, 2002
Suggestion
This piece is charming, but not the best of Beethoven. It is too much played, so why play this? Try something new and charming from the same, I recommend to you: Sonata 28 Op.101, Sonata 25 op.79, Sonata 3 op.2
5 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from CO
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
October 11, 2001
Wonderful Piece!
I love this song. Especially the first movement! It takes practice, but once it's done, it is so beautiful! I would suggest this for anyone who likes classical music, especially Beethoven.
6 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from NJ
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
June 11, 2001
Beautiful!
This is a great Beethoven piece, especially if you do not have a lot of Beethoven in your collection. The first and third movement require practice to play passionately, but every pianist should buy it for the beautiful second movement. This is why Beethoven was a genius!
7 of 12 people found this review helpful.