Listen "Chopin Funeral March, Sonata no 2, Op 35, mvt 3"
Episode Synopsis
Chopin's Funeral march, the slow movement from his 2nd sonata Op. 35, stands out as an archetype for such an occasion - but what is it about the music that makes it that way? Pianist Henrik Kilhamn finds out in this episode by going through the piece one section at a time. There is also another famous march from the film score repertoire that uses the same chords!
Analysis and performance (11:38)
Analysis and performance (11:38)
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