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Now that my re-examination of *Hammerklavier* has come to a temporary conclusion, an unexpected new challenge has arisen. It all started with a single remark from my teacher: “Since we’re at it, I’d like to hear you play it once exactly as Beethoven specified the metronome. I’m sure that’s how it sounded in his head...”.

I’ve finally finished revising No. 29 [1]. I think it took about six months. During that time, I made various revisions. In particular, I feel that this time I’ve gained a slightly deeper understanding of the polyphony—which lies at the heart of this piano sonata—than I did last time. As for the details...

The Use of the Una Corda on Pianos of Beethoven’s Time

Emotional Expressiveness and the Subtle Art of Repeating a Theme

I revisited Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 26 to burn it onto the fourth CD. It's a piece connected to the Austrian War that erupted in Central Europe in 1809. The three movements depict Archduke Rudolph, Beethoven's pupil, fleeing Vienna to escape the war and returning home...

This piece, like No. 24, is a short piano sonata. It's famous as the "Cuckoo Sonata." In a letter to his publisher, Beethoven apparently specified that it should be titled "Sonatina" upon publication. Meaning, a small sonata. Piano Sonata...

On the evolution of Beethoven's musical expression

Over the past year, I've transcribed all of Beethoven's piano sonatas up to the final 32nd. And starting this year, I've decided to tackle the 8th and 14th, which I hadn't transcribed yet. First up is the 8th, "Pathétique." It seems he composed it before reaching the age of 30, while his later years...

Happy New Year!　I hope that this year will be a peaceful one for you! I have been thinking about what kind of music I would like to play this year. 1. Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Last year, I finally finished No. 29, which I had longed for.　Now I'm ready...

Happy New Year!　I hope that this year will be a peaceful one! I am currently working on Beethoven's piano sonata No. 29 "Hammerklavier".　I am currently working on the sound of No. 29 "Hammerklavier"...