Performance by Alan Chandler (akc42) from Recital #50 - 2018-05-15

• Performer: Alan Chandler (akc42)
• Location: London, UK
• Experience: Learnt to Grade 3 as Child (1956 - 1961) then restarted in September 2017
• Composer: Beethoven
• Piece: Pathetique Sonata Op 13 2nd Movement (Adagio Cantabile)
• Duration: 305
• Music Link: click to play
• Video Link: https://youtu.be/rqrRukHXARc
• Music Source: ABRSM Signature Series
• Instrument: Kawai CA67
• Recording Method: Internal Recorder, convert to WAV on USB, then Audacity to MP3
• Info: This is my second major piece to have learnt since restarting last September (2017). I was initially thinking I had bitten off more than I could chew when I chose this piece, but my piano teacher suggested I "go for it". I struggled for a while with the first 16 bars thinking I would never be able to play the whole piece, but eventually it started to come together and I have got it to the level in this recording made on 1 May 2018. Although this was a long struggle (4 1/2 months) it has taught me a lot about voicing and control of the left hand and I do think it was worth the effort in the end. However I feel it is about as far as I can take it without much more experience and time.