Building a Blockbuster in the First Movement

Artistry, Repertoire

Stewart Goodyear

Stewart Goodyear examines what makes the “Pathétique” a blockbuster sonata and provides tips for interpreting the legendary first movement.

Beethoven: Sonata in C Minor, op. 13 ("Pathétique")

Thematic Development in the First Movement

Bringing the Second Movement to Life through Articulation and Dynamics

Parallel Thirds in the First Movement

Thematic Transformation in the First Movement

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