Sergei Rachmaninov ： Etude-Tableau c-moll Op.39-7

With the character of a funeral march, this study moves with dark solemnity and tragic weight. Dense chords and deep bass sonorities form the core of the piece, but it must not become merely loud or heavy. The challenge is to maintain forward motion while giving the harmonies weight, bringing out inner voices and melodic lines clearly. It demands concentration, tonal depth, and control over a severe dramatic atmosphere.