Tag Archives: Chopin Preludes
Chopin’s Funeral
The funeral of Frederic Chopin was attended by thousands. In his last days, knowing he was dying, he planned the service. The organist played the Funeral March from Chopin’s Sonata in B-flat minor. Mozart’s Requiem was performed by an orchestra … Continue reading
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Chopin’s Preludes as Respite
Having made it through the Hammerklavier – never have I been so happy to see a final barline – I treated myself to a read-through of Chopin’s Preludes, op. 28. A few of these pop up regularly on festival and … Continue reading
Posted in Musings about Chopin, Sight Reading
Tagged Chopin Preludes, Composers, Sight Reading
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