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　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.　...

　How about Schubert?　My teacher recommended that I type D.935, Op.142-1 from 4Impromptus.　I listened to several pianists play it while following the score.　But it took me quite a while to get to the point where I thought, "I would like to play this...

　No. 24, also known as "Therese".　It is a beautiful little piece in two movements.　I guess the four bars at the beginning are the most important.　It took me a long time to type this part.　I couldn't get "Well, it's OK" out. 　　　Title: Piano Sonata No.24 in ...

　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...

　Then listen to number 31.　It took me a long time to reach the end of this piece as well.　As a result, I have a thick notebook of lesson notes with the teacher's comments.　It is truly a treasure for me.　Now, let's listen to "Klagen...

　I was quite impressed with this song that was played in the background when I saw Oliver Stone's "Platoon" a long time ago. It was apparently used at Kennedy's funeral, but that in itself was a great shock and I never noticed the funeral music that was played.　I've never been a piano...

　This time, I would like to introduce Piano Sonata No.21 in C major, Op.53.　This is the famous "Waldstein".　I think there are many people who like to listen to this piano sonata among Beethoven's piano sonatas.　There are various famous recordings of this piece.　However, I would like to introduce you to the "Waldstein" not from the viewpoint of listening, but from the viewpoint 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..."

　I have been using "Synthogy Ivory II Italian Piano" or "Amreican Concert D" as a piano instrument. 　The other day, Vienna Symphonic Library announced a new piano sound source.　Vienna Synchron Concert D-274".　I listened to the demo and...