Notes & Insights

After performing the waltz at Wednesday’s lunchtime concert, I listened back to the recording and reflected on several musical details to refine, from establishing a clearer opening pulse to shaping resonance in a dry acoustic. With more performances ahead, this reflection marks another step in letting the piece mature through live experience.

Tiger Han introduces Chopin’s life, musical style, and how waltzes like those in Chopin’s repertoire blend dance‑like charm with deep emotional nuance.

A personal reflection on my first Chopin Lecture Recital, exploring preparation, interpretation, and discovering my own musical voice.

Dear parents and fellow students, I would like to warmly invite you to attend my upcoming Chopin Theme Lecture Concert, which I have been preparing and practicing intensively during this holiday period. This project has allowed me to deepen my understanding of Chopin’s music, both technically and musically, and I am excited to share this learning journey with you. This lecture concert will combine live piano performance with spoken explanation, offering a learning-focused exp

I have a brilliant idea for sharing and enjoying music online by bringing together my offline knowledge and experience. As I am getting started with my senior years at school in 2026, I’ve begun to think more carefully about how I spend my time. While others head out for fun on holidays and weekends, I often end up at the piano — sometimes by choice, sometimes because it’s staring at me. I bounce between piano practice, watching cricket, building LEGO and wood 3D models, play