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Topic: Thoughts on Chopin's Sonata No. 3? (Read 2077 times)

azbroolah

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Thoughts on Chopin's Sonata No. 3?

on: March 02, 2016, 09:46:34 PM

I've recently fallen very deeply in love with this piece, and would very much like to learn to play it, but I'm concerned that it's technically too demanding. I would say the most difficult piece I have learned is his B-flat minor scherzo, which I can play well but not excellently. I know that the Sonata would be a huge undertaking, but is it likely that I'll find it completely out of my reach? The fourth movement in particular sounds quite daunting.

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mjames

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Re: Thoughts on Chopin's Sonata No. 3?

Reply #1 on: March 02, 2016, 11:13:37 PM

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didi100

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Re: Thoughts on Chopin's Sonata No. 3?

Reply #2 on: May 04, 2018, 02:37:40 AM

I'm working on the Finale now. It is very daunting and definitely the most challenging piece that I've ever taken on. I've been working on this piece for 3 months and have made it to the end but now have a lot of work to bring it up to performance level. It is a beautiful piece and one that I've loved for many years and thought about eventually playing. It is very challenging, but perhaps its beyond my abilities but I still soldier on and hope that one day, I will be able to perform this piece.

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