I was not originally planning on a fourth movement, but it was suggested to me since the first movement is much longer than the second and third. I basically improvised writing the whole thing through rather than the slightly more careful planning I usually give it, so it is a little messy in parts. Its imperfections help to give it that improvisational quality. The piece keeps a constant, steady melancholic dance, symbolizing that after all we have been through in the last couple years, we are still left in uncertain times and in a dying world with naught else to do but continue trying to survive, day after day. Writing this music helps me cope with that reality.

I would like to designate this movement as optional. If this sonata is ever performed at a concert (not likely in my lifetime at least), let it be the final piece before an intermission or the end of the concert. This movement should not be listed on the concert program. After the player slams down the key cover at the end of the third movement, they should get up and storm angrily off stage. Only if there is sufficient audience applause should they return to play this movement as an encore, and otherwise it should not be performed. As such, you should only listen to this movement if you have heard and liked the other three first.

To all who have followed me all these years: thank you. My music is not popular, and I was never to become the famous composer I used to want to be, but I love it and listen to it over and over because it's exactly the music I wanted to hear. To know that there are even just a few out there who enjoy it as well helps me feel a bit less lonely and more welcome in this world. I love you all <3

First movement
Second movement
Third movement

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