Why Beethoven’s Overlooked Finale Stayed With Me for Four Years

Sheung Yuen LEE

Published on: 30/07/2026

What does it really take to learn Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata? Reflecting on a four-year journey with its overlooked third movement, this article explores why the hardest part of piano playing is often making extraordinary effort appear effortless.

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Better Late Than Never: Playing Bach’s “Little” Fugue (BWV 578)

Sheung Yuen LEE

Published on: 07/09/2025

Sheung Yuen Lee reflects on JS Bach’s “Little” Fugue (BWV 578), from first encounters on CD to Brio choir performances, and why it’s better late than never to return to Bach.

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