Welcome to The Works, the playlist showcasing the latest and best from the world of classical music. Topping this week’s selection is Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii’s beautiful performance of one of Beethoven’s most tender and slow movements, the soulful “Adagio cantabile” from the “Pathétique” Sonata. “One of the reasons why people love this piece is because the melody is very ear-catching and has many colours,” Tsujii tells Apple Music Classical. “The tempo is slow and you can sing along quite easily. When I play it, I try to pay attention to the phrasing so that the melody can breathe freely.” The Works is updated regularly by our editors, so if you find a piece of music or performance you love, make sure you add it to your library.