In Taiwan, maybe also around the world, it is very popular for beginner piano players to learn the works from Friedrich Burgmüller. This is one of my old-time favourite. This simple and happy piece is actuallyContinue readingBurgmüller – L’arabesque

This popular piece was never published by Chopin. Some people think it was because of its similarity to Moscheles’ Impromptu in E♭ major. Paul Barton has a great video on YouTube illustrating and comparing some partsContinue readingChopin – Fantaisie-Impromptu

This is perhaps the most famous work from Chopin. The melody is beautiful and it is relatively simple. I learnt this piece long long time ago when I was in high school. But even now,Continue readingChopin – Nocturne Op 9-2

It was totally a chance I found Grieg’s music. One day we passed by a charity shop and found this little collection. It is a gem. His music reminds me of the light in Scandinavia.Continue readingGrieg – Nocturne Op. 54-4

Once I read a comment on Chopin’s waltzes. They said his waltzes are either too slow or too fast to dance. After these years, I lean to disagree. I think you can dance with slowContinue readingChopin – Valse Op. 64-2

I used to think this piece from Chopin nick-named “the Minute Waltz” should be performed under one minute. Oh how wrong was I. I think the other name was better – Valse du petit chien.Continue readingChopin – Valse Op. 64-1 

Chopin’s practice pieces always fascinates me. They are so technically demanding and yet full of emotion. I couldn’t reach the speed I imagined for this piece though, even after years of practicing.

One of the most famous piano music. Very romantic and very thoughtful. I feel the German music from that era was always linked with the poetry and the dreams in both music and literature becameContinue readingSchumann – Träumerei