Sonata Secrets

By Sonata Secrets

Pianist Henrik Kilhamn takes you on a journey through the great piano repertoire. By showing and commenting on what's really going on in the music, this podcast helps unlock the world of classical mus... more

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The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

Sonata Secrets episodes:

September 12, 2024 Can this Funeral March match Chopin's?!
Henrik Kilhamn presents this lesser known Funeral March from a romantic piano sonata, by a composer who admired Chopin but went on to write his own name in music history as well. His first sonata, Op. 6, ends with this very solemn but gripping statement after major struggles of previous movements, marking it a tragedy of great proportion. Can you guess the composer?
Video: https://youtu.be/icrkAmN-rQo
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22min
June 20, 2024 The Tear-Jerking "Married Life" from Up
In this video we'll look up the beautiful musical number "Married Life" from the Disney/Pixar movie Up (2009), scored by Michael Giacchino. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.
Video: https://youtu.be/yDglADz8GlA
Sheet Music (My arrangement): https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1551158/Product.aspx
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16min
June 14, 2024 The Music of The Simpsons Explained
Pianist Henrik Kilhamn points out five things about this iconic theme song written by Danny Elfman.
Video: https://youtu.be/n8Jo48PtRsU
Sheet music (My arrangement): https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1550901/Product.aspx
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9min
May 10, 2024 Schubert's Epic "Wanderer" Fantasy in C major, Op. 15
This is a real showstopper of a piano piece, composed by a young and ambitious Schubert in 1822. The seed of much of the work's material comes from the song "The Wanderer" he had written earlier; he used a melody for variations in the slow second movement and kept the same rhythm for the other fast movements too! Maybe there it feels more like running than wandering, but it's really a fantastic work full of energy and sparkling melodies. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.
Video: https://youtu.be/jTE569yQ9EM
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40min
April 17, 2024 Liszt's Visionary "Vallée d'Oberman
This is a valuable major Liszt work from his first book of "Years of Pilgrimage". It's quite thoughtful and introverted music, dealing with psychological matter from pioneer romantic figure Senancour's novel Obermann about a young man goes out in nature to seek answers to life's hard questions. But over the span of this 14 mins long musical essay, you also see the amazing view from the mountain tops, full of hope and glory. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.
Video: https://youtu.be/dDiJJZZKxnk
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24min
March 23, 2024 Scriabin Sonata No. 3, Op. 23, "States of the Soul"
Scriabin's epic sonata no. 3 is one of only two with a more classical approach of four movements, before he ventured further into more integrated forms. However, you can already here savour everything that makes Scriabin great - soaring melodies, expansive textures over the whole piano, tightly knit counterpoint with individual voices and ever-unfolding chromaticism to name a few important ones.
Pianist Henrik Kilhamn guides you through the composition with its four movements, with presentations interlaced with musical excerpts, the score and some analytical insights.
Video: https://youtu.be/FEHzUgy5y2o
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27min
March 02, 2024 Rachmaninoff's Slick Suite for two pianos No. 2, Op. 17
Rachmaninoff's suites for two pianos are quite unique in the classical repertoire - a musical language from the height of the romantic period but breaking new ground by utilizing two separate keyboards and pianists for some extraordinary textures!
Pianist Henrik Kilhamn guides you through the composition with its four movements, with presentations interlaced with musical excerpts, the score and some analytical insights.
The recording used in the video is from a performance with Henrik Kilhamn and Svetla Tsvetkova.
Video: https://youtu.be/sLG17eEjkgU
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22min
December 22, 2023 Granados "The Maiden and the Nightingale" from Goyescas, no. 4
Enrique Granados is one of the most prominent Spanish composers that used the national cultural heritage in his art music to open up new ways of writing for piano in early 20th century. Here we look at one of his most famous pieces, from the suite "Goyescas", inspired by the great art by Goya.
Video: https://youtu.be/T4IfCvYlzlE
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23min
December 07, 2023 Chopin "Military" Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 no. 1
The Polonaise provided Chopin a ground for writing grand pieces in dance form. One of the most emblematic, the "Military" Polonaise feels more like a victorious parade rather than conflict and war. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.
Video: https://youtu.be/x-R6flahwqI

Thumbnail image: Fanfare 'Korps Nationale Reserve' - Eksjö (Zweden) 2022
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19min
November 19, 2023 Chopin Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 no. 4 - What Makes a Mazurka?
Chopin's collection of Mazurkas is an important manifestation of his Polish identity, comprising a range of musical elements from the traditional folk dance. In this video we'll look closer at the somewhat peculiar and haunting Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 no. 4. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.
Video: https://youtu.be/znXaTwHMvj4
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22min

FAQs about Sonata Secrets:

How many episodes does Sonata Secrets have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.