Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (Pathetique), Op. 13, I. Grave (2:12)

“Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio” is the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique. It has remained one of his most celebrated compositions. The movement consists of three themes, ranging from aggressive and virtuosic to lyrical and graceful.