It was written in 1798, a time when Beethoven was beginning ... at development as such. The Sonata ends with a straightforward rondo that, despite its minor key, only recaptures the general ...
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.