🇳🇴Edvard Grieg ： Funeral March in Memory of Rikard Nordraak in F-Dur EG 117

Rhythms suggesting a heavy, measured tread and harmonies supported by the bass create the solemn character of this funeral march. At the opening, it is important to maintain a clear pulse while giving weight to each note of the melody. The music then moves into passages where the melody’s lyricism comes to the fore, creating a compelling contrast between tension and repose. Keep the inner voices from becoming obscured, allowing the main melody to emerge naturally, and use the pedal with restraint so that the sound does not become blurred. Rather than rushing the dynamic changes, aim for a progression with a sense of deep, measured breathing.