Ludwig van Beethoven and the piano were two of the most exciting new qualities of music in the 18th century and both are showcased in his Sonata Op.13 No.8 in C minor, Pathétique, first movement.

Ludwig van Beethoven and the piano were two of the most exciting new qualities of music in the 18th century and both are showcased in his Sonata Op.13 No.8 in C minor, Pathétique, first movement.

At the same time both sets are invaluable additions to the recordings of these masterpieces (and ECM includes the Op 17 Sonata for Horn and Piano in Beethoven’s cello arrangement). Sonata for Cello ...