The immortal masterpiece, "Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas," built by Wilhelm Backhaus, the last great master of the German piano world. Backhaus, who reigned as the lion king of the keyboard and dedicated his life to Beethoven, reached the ultimate spiritual musical realm. This performance, which conveys that realm in its entirety, can be said to be a legacy of humankind that will be passed down forever, transcending race and nationality. This single disc includes three pieces from the complete collection: "Moonlight," "Pathétique," and "Appassionata." 01 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight" - I. Adagio sostenuto 02 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight" - II. Allegretto - Trio 03 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight" - III. Presto agitato 04 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique" - I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio 05 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique" - II. Adagio cantabile 06 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique" - III. Rondo (Allegro) 07 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata" - I. Allegro assai - Piu allegro 08 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata" - II. Andante con moto 09 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata" - III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto