Ludwig van Beethoven- category -

　Finally, we got to the point where number 28 was "just fine". This time it took me more than 7 months.　The recital was postponed for a year due to the Corona earthquake, so I was able to take my time and have a lot of lessons during that time.　Next...

　I reviewed the areas of concern in #31.　The main points are the correction of the legato part and the dina mique.　I think the most important point is whether the third movement is well drawn or not.　It's the interaction between the two "Klagender Gesang" and the fugue...

　I made some changes to #32, which had been bothering me for some time.　　The focus this time was on the balance of volume and minor corrections to tempo articulation.　The following is a comment I received from a teacher who was giving me lessons through audio files. 　For example, I would have...

I’ve sequenced the second movement. I’ve finally made it this far, but there’s still a long way to go! The real challenge will be the third movement. Still, it amazes me how Beethoven was able to compose such a magnificent piece despite having completely lost his hearing. I can’t begin to imagine what was going on in his mind.

　I am currently working on number 28.　It is said to be one of the most difficult of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas.　It was difficult to get a "well, okay" and I finally uploaded the first movement.　This piece is also going to take much longer.　...

　No. 24, commonly known as "Thérèse." A beautiful little piece in two movements. The opening four measures are probably the most crucial part. It took me quite a while to get this section right. I just couldn't bring myself to say "Well, that'll do." Title: Piano Sonata No. 24 in C minor, Op. 73, No. 2.

　No. 25, also known as "Kakko".　It has three movements, and like No. 24, it is a beautiful little piece that brings to mind a somewhat relaxing countryside scene.　My teacher commented that I should pay attention to the notation "alla tedesca" at the beginning.　I'm not sure I understand...

Next, please listen to No. 31. This piece also took me quite a while to master. As a result, the lesson notes compiling the teacher's comments became quite substantial. They're truly a treasure to me. Now, there are two key points to listen for in ”Klagender...".

This time it's Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53. The famous "Waldstein," isn't it? I imagine it's one of Beethoven's piano sonatas that many people enjoy listening to. Numerous great recordings are available. But rather than from the perspective of listening, from the perspective of playing...

　　Next is No. 30 of the last three pieces.　Although I have gotten used to the piano hammering in the previous number 32, I am puzzled each time by the teacher's advanced comment that I should think carefully about "why this note is necessary here and what Beethoven intended to place it..."