Chopin's UNMATCHED Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 - Analysis Part 1/2

Chopin's 1st Ballade in G minor has a special place in the hearts of many pianists and piano lovers. It has many characters who all speak directly and poignantly, and Chopin lets them evolve organically within the Ballade. It's a story without any explicit drama, but with intense dramatic content nevertheless. And it's especially one chord that sets the tone. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.
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0:00 Intro
0:18 About
1:12 Form
7:25 Analysis: 1st Theme
16:00 Close/transition

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Music: Frédéric Chopin: Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
📄 Score: Schirmer edition, 1894, editor: Carl Mikuli, https://imslp.org
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