Thoughts on Chopin's Sonata No. 3?

[azbroolah]

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.

[mjames]

[didi100]

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.