Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata no 8 in C minor, op 13 commonly known as Path�tique (although commonly thought to be one of the few works to be named by the composer himself, it was actually named by the publisher, to Beethoven's liking) was published in 1799, though written the year before, when the composer was 27 years old. Beethoven dedicated the work to his friend Prince Karl von Lichnowsky. At the time of its publication, Beethoven was pleased with the title Path�tique for his op 13 piano sonata, although in later life, he came to regret it, claiming that all of his works were pathetic.

The Path�tique Sonata is perhaps the earliest of Beethoven's compositions to achieve widespread and enduring popularity. It is widely represented on the concert programs and recordings of professional pianists. As one of the more famous Beethoven pieces, it has been incorporated into several works of popular culture.

The rondo theme of the second movement is one of the most beautiful and famous tunes in the repertoire. This theme is not merely pretty; it is, after the vicious first movement conclusion, a heroic if melancholy affirmation that life goes on, that beneath sorrow and pain, there is still grace and nobility.

This Adagio movement opens with the famous cantabile ("in a singing style") melody. This theme is played three times, interspersed with two modulating episodes: the first going from F minor to E flat major, the second from A flat minor to E major. With the final return of the main theme, the accompaniment becomes richer and takes on the triplet rhythm of the second episode. The brief coda's stylistic diversity is arresting: four bars of Romantic transcendence followed by a strikingly conventional 18th-century close.

After an attentive and meticulous work of transcription and editing, we offer you this jewel of French Baroque music, in �lafsson's interpretation.

V�kingur �lafsson describes Rameau's "La Cupis" as follows: The character pieces stem from Rameau?s 1741 chamber music collection Pi�ces de clavecin en concerts, also prepared by the composer for solo keyboard. Here, the passage of time has rendered the titles somewhat enigmatic. ?La Cupis? may be yet another feminine portrait, its potential namesake being Marie-Anne Cupis, a well-known dancer. Why not? The work?s yearning, soulful melodies are surrounded by nimble, dance-like episodes. Watch V�kingur �lafsson peform Jean-Philippe Rameau's Pieces de clavecin en concerts : II. La Cupis.

"In any case, it is full of passion and zest." - V�kingur �lafsson

The score is unique. We at FRC Music have the joy of being able to offer this beautiful transcription for solo piano. You will love playing this piece and your audience will be delighted. Enjoy.

A very pretty piano arrangement of the original song. The original recording of the song was published by EMI KPM library music on its Showtunes album in 2014 and has been used worldwide in radio and TV adverts, however it is probably best known for featuring in a number of episodes of the highly acclaimed Professor T series. I have been often requested about the sheet music which EMI KPM is happy for me, as the writer of the song to release it now. The song can be heard on Spotify, Deezer, Shazam, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The backing track is also available from these music platforms. A Youtube link to the original song is appended.