This is a summary of the 2nd movement, Adagio cantabile, of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, known as the "Pathétique": 1. The movement is a slow, singing adagio in common time with indications of dynamics including piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, and sforzando. 2. The music features melodic themes played across the range of the piano with indications for changes in dynamics, tempo, and articulation. 3. Notation is provided for both right and left hand parts to be played together expressively on piano.

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Sonata No. 8 "Pathétique"
2nd Movement
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