How to play Beethoven pathetique sonata first movement?

1. How difficult is Pathetique first movement?
2. How long does it take to learn sonata Pathetique?
3. What is the tempo for Pathetique?

How difficult is Pathetique first movement?

Re: Is the Pathetique considered "difficult"? The first movement is around about grade 5/6 here, but even still so few people play it properly, and it's that that makes it difficult. Easy for ameteurs, difficult for professional you might say.

How long does it take to learn sonata Pathetique?

With average sight-reaidng skills ( and 2 hours daily practice) the first movement of the Pathetique could take 3-6 months to master - the 2nd movement a little less.

What is the tempo for Pathetique?

The introduction is grave (very slow), and the metre is 4/4 (common time) The main tempo for the rest of the piece is very fast. The intro uses fp (fortepiano) markings, meaning loud then immediately soft).