Beethoven’s iconic Adagio cantabile from the Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, the “Pathétique” is beautifully reimagined here for string ensemble, preserving the expressive depth and lyrical intensity of the original piano score.
 
This arrangement highlights the movement’s singing melodic lines and rich harmonic textures, now voiced across the warmth and resonance of a string group. Ideal as a moment of reflection in a concert programme, it brings a familiar favourite from the solo piano repertoire into the shared space of ensemble performance.
 
Arranged for intermediate to advanced players, the piece can be performed by a single player per part or by a larger section for added depth.