Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1378651 Composed by Charles Francois Gounod. Arranged by Thomas Ling of Sibu. 19th Century,Instructional,Romantic Period. Score. 9 pages. Thomas Swee Chin #963311. Published by Thomas Swee Chin (A0.1378651). 3 versions included- from simple to the full version. Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette for piano is a haunting and evocative piece that tells a macabre story through music. Originally composed as a short orchestral work, it gained popularity when it was adapted for piano. The piece opens with a solemn and ominous melody, characterized by its melancholic and mournful tone. As the music progresses, the mood shifts, alternating between moments of tension and release. Gounod's use of chromaticism and dissonance adds to the eerie atmosphere, creating a sense of unease and foreboding. The piece builds to a dramatic climax before fading away into silence, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of mystery and intrigue. Despite its brevity, Funeral March of a Marionette is a powerful and emotive composition that showcases Gounod's mastery of musical storytelling.
