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　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.　...

　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, 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...".

　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...