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    6. Chopin - Piano Sonata No. 2 in Bb minor, March Funébre

    The devastatingly mournful third movement of Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2 has graced the funerals of a number of famous musicians. It was performed at Elgar's memorial concert after he transcribed the music for full orchestra, and played at the graveside during Chopin's own burial.

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