Despite having already assumed the costs for a monument to Beethoven in Bonn Liszt's spiritual affinity for Beethoven also moved this greatest piano virtuoso of the nineteenth century to pay an even finer tribute: a superlative set of piano transcriptions of the master's nine symphonies. Liszt's brilliant and sensitive transcriptions enabled 19th century audiences and amateur pianists to become acquainted with Beethoven's works even when no orchestras were available. Indeed the great pianist's capacity for translating orchestral effects into pianistic terms was nothing short of astonishing. This volume contains the first five of the nine works reproduced from the originalplates authorised by Liszt himself. A memorable tribute from one musical genius to another these compositions will delight pianists and music lovers alike.

New edition based on the composer's manuscript-This edition of the three concert études is the first and only for which the composer's autograph has been taken into consideration. This allows Liszt's popular Piano cycle to be seen in the most authentic form available today. No closer information has emerged about the origins of the études which appeared in 1849. The autograph which contains all three studies in complete form with elaborated notation and furnished with performance markings appeared in a catalogue in the mid-1930s. But after it was bought by the French pianist François Lang (1908-1944) there were doubts about its whereabouts for several decades. So even Volume I/2 of thecomplete New Liszt Edition published by Editio Musica Budapest in 1971 could rest only on the notation of the first printed editions. The new version edited by Adrienne Kaczmarczyk that appears here pays close heed to the points where knowledge of the manuscript calls for alteration and addition. The autograph also used as the engraver's copy confirms an earlier suspicion. The widely used subtitles (1. Il lamento 2. La leggerezza and 3. Un sospiro) were thought to be alien to Liszt's approach and are now known not to originate from the composer. They were presumably dreamed up by a Paris publisher.

Best remembered for his extraordinary advancement of Piano technique, Franz Liszt saw himself in quite a different light: as an innovative composer prepared to move beyond convention into uncharted waters. He and Richard Wagner were allies in Zukunftsmusik, the 'music of the future,' a new approach that was liberated from all prescribed rules of musical form. Liszt invented the tone poem, and this work is his most famous example. Inspired by Goethe's great verse drama, A Faust Symphony premiered in 1857. The three-movement work musically depicts the essence of Faust, Gretchen, and Mephistopheles, the characters who drive Goethe's tale. Brilliantly innovative and endlessly fascinating in its transformations of thematic materials, the work has influenced many major composers, including Strauss and Debussy, and remains frequently studied, performed, and recorded. This affordable edition was reproduced from an authoritative text and features an informative Introduction by a renowned expert on Liszt . / Orchestre

Par MOYSAN BRUNO. Liszt est une légende romantique. Flamboyance du virtuose, caricatures, adultères mystiques, errance et générosité, rien ne manque. Comme Chateaubriand ou Victor Hugo, les dieux de sa jeunesse, Liszt a tout osé. Par-delà ces clichés se dresse le compositeur peut-être le plus prospectif du XIXe siècle et, partant, le plus incompris. De l'estrade du pianiste, il a fait une tribune prophétique, il a inventé des formes nouvelles et créé un langage des sons voulu aussi expressif que celui de la poésie des romantiques. Publicitaire avant la lettre, il découvre le pouvoir de la presse. Philosophe et penseur, il se passionne pour la question sociale et finit par se proclamer catholique romain, mais 'libéral'. En notre fin de siècle qui conjugue ère du vide et société du spectacle, Liszt est plus que jamais actuel, urgent. / Broché / Livre / Livres

The Complete Schwanengesang-The foremost pianist-composer of his day Franz Liszt unselfishly promoted the works of his fellow composers through his brilliant piano transcriptions of their music. Among his most inspired contributions to the literature were his legendary transcriptions of Franz Schubert's songs. This volume the third in the series contains Schubert's complete Schwanengesang and nine other great lieder. Reproduced from extremely rare early editions edited by Liszt himself they retain all the lyric beauty and emotional depth of Schubert's original music yet reflect Liszt's incomparable mastery of the difficult art of transcription from the original medium of voice and pianoto that of solo piano.

Der Wanderer, Die junge Nonne, Gretchen am Spinnrade, and other famed lieder in piano transcriptions that reflect Franz Liszt's incomparable mastery of the keyboard. Reproduced from extremely rare early editions overseen by Liszt himself. With editorial notes, and translations of the German texts. Introduction to the Dover Edition Publisher's Note Lieder von Fr. Schubert für das Piano-Forte übertragen von Fr. Liszt [Franz Schubert's Song Transcribed for Piano by Franz Liszt] 1. Sey mir gegrüßt [Greetings] 2. Auf dem Wasser zu singen [Boating Song] 3. Du bist die Ruh [You are Repose] 4. Erlkönig [Elf King] 5. Meeresstille [Calm at Sea] 6. Die junge Nonne [The Young Nun] 7. Frühlingsglaube [Springtime Faith] 8. Gretchen am Spinnrade [Gretchen (Margarete) at the Spinning Wheel] 9. Ständchen von Shakespeare [Serenade by Shakespeare (Hark, hark! the lark!)] 10. Rastlose Liebe [Restless Love] 11. Der Wanderer [The Wanderer] 12. Ave Maria (Hymne an die Jungfrau) [Hymn to the Virgin]

Hungarian Fantasia S123-Performed by Neill Eisenstein piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Liszt transformed the whole concept of the concerto when he cast his A-major concerto in one single movement using the idea of thematic transformation. A poetical masterpiece both serene and glitteringly exciting which stands at the very pinnacle of Romantic piano literature. Liszt used his own Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 as the basis for the Hungarian Fantasia the second piece featured on this MMO release. With its triumphal themes sparkling cadenzas and breathtaking finale this single-movement mini-concerto is a sparkling musical gem! A wonderful eminently accessiblepiece due to its relatively short length. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel); then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist.

Par LISZT FRANZ. Formation : Musique de Chambre, Solo - Instrumentation : 1 Piano Solo - Niveau de Difficulté : 5/6 - Intermédiaire/Avancé - Durée : 4 mn 40 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale, Incontournable Réédité - Compositeur : Franz LISZT - / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Piano

This 223-page edition is comprised of 86 different technical exercises composed by Liszt during 1868 to 1880. Liszt intended these highly challenging exercises to build greater performance skills in virtuoso pianists. The complete series consists of twelve volumes, each one dealing with a different pianistic problem. This edition has been compiled from the original set to present the exercises in a reasonable length without harming the essence and effectiveness of the original work.

One of the greatest piano virtuosos of all time Franz Liszt composed piano music marked by its technical brilliance innovation and imagination. This collection presents authoritative miniature score editions of two staples of the repertoire: Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major and his Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major.The works are reproduced here from authoritative editions complete with bar-numbered movements for easy reference. Affordable durable and portable this miniature score edition is ideal for study in the classroom at home or in the concert hall.Reprint of the Breitkopf & Härtel Leipzig 1907 39 editions.

Orphée est un des 12 poèmes symphoniques, composés par Franz Liszt entre 1848 et 1858. Liszt considéré ces compositions comme représentant une forme supérieure de création musicale. Leur genèse dans ce qu'il décrit comme une ' idée poétique ' lui permit en faveur de la liberté de / Orgue

Franz Liszt was not only a brilliant and innovative composer and the greatest piano virtuoso of the 19th century; he was also a generous populariser of other composersâ?? music. One of his primary methods was through his superb piano transcriptions of great orchestral operatic and other pieces. These transcriptions made it possible for people to enjoy music to which they otherwise had no access to. This collection offers a memorable feast of pianistic virtuosity sure to delight pianists and admirers of Liszt.

We have begun with numbers 2 and 6: in the coming years we will be producing editions of all of Franz Liszt?s ?Hungarian Rhapsodies? brilliant pianistic excesses and a favourite with all virtuosos.Hungarian folk music was a source of inspiration for Liszt throughout his life. The best known example is the ?Rhapsodies Hongroises? for Piano which made the characteristic syncopated rhythms of the ?puszta? melodiesand the fiery temperament of the ?csárdás? famous throughout the world. The popularity of these very demanding showpieces for the Piano is shown by the countless arrangements which even include transcriptions for Orchestra.

In the new edition of the Etudes D'Exécution Transcendante (1851) the music text has been revised and corrected on the basis of numerous sources including the version of 1837 (Grandes Etudes) and complemented by hitherto disregarded variants and original fingerings by Liszt. In addition the critical edition of two 'Grandes Etudes' is published for the first time apart from an alternative version of étude no. 11 (Harmonies du soir) from 1876. The notes on interpretation are based exclusively on historical sources such as records from Liszt's pupils and the analysis of performance instructions in the early version.

A prolific composer and virtuoso pianist Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was the most lionized musical personality of his time. His compositions for solo piano continue to be loved and admired by pianists and their audiences for their lush romanticism and technical fireworks. They remain among the most frequently performed works in the reportoire. This choice selection of Liszt piano works reveals the powers at this extraordinary composer's command.