Second phrase

The first measure of the second phrase is similar to the first measure of the previous phrase, but it is in B-flat minor. Starting in measure 6, Chopin uses more chromaticism than in the first phrase. However, we find a harmonic plan that brings us back to E-flat minor. Notice how the harmonic progression of measures 7 and 8 is repeated one tone lower in measures 9 and 10:

A detailed analysis of measures 5 and 6:

Measures 7 to 9:

Measures 10 to 11:

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