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“Mazeppa,” No. 4 from Transcendental ÉtudesFranz Liszt

Nobuyuki Tsujii / Liszt: Transcendental Études – No. 4 “Mazeppa”

A quintessentially Lisztian piece that combines intensity with sweetness—cool and unmistakably his.

“Mazeppa” is a hero who appears in the epic poem Mazeppa by the great French writer Victor Hugo.

It is said to depict the scene from Hugo’s poem in which Mazeppa is tied to a horse and set loose across the wilderness.

In the final chord, Liszt himself wrote, “At last it is over…

yet he rose again and became a king,” expressing the joy of triumph.

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Impromptu Waltz (Valse-Impromptu), S.213Franz Liszt

Liszt – Valse Impromptu (Cziffra)

A short piece notable for its improvisational waltz.

At roughly five minutes, it is relatively brief and less well-known than other piano works, but its accessible, elegant character has made it a favorite among many pianists celebrated as virtuosos.

Bagatelle without tonality, S.216a / R.60cFranz Liszt

Franz Liszt – Bagatelle sans tonalite (GSARCI VIDEO REVIVAL)

Composed in the final year of his life in 1885, this piece is the first in music history to be explicitly labeled “atonal.” It was originally conceived as “Mephisto Waltz No.

4,” but in the end appears to have been composed as a separate work.

Throughout, beautiful harmonies resonate, yet the piece carries an elusive, hard-to-grasp atmosphere.

Three Concert Études, S.144/R.5: No. 3 “Un Sospiro”Franz Liszt

Sigh (Liszt) – Un Sospiro – Trois études de concert – pianomaedaful

Franz Liszt’s work captivates with its flowing, mellifluous melody.

Widely beloved as a masterpiece for piano, this piece was composed between 1845 and 1849.

Written around the time Liszt became a court music director, it features an emotionally rich melodic line that reflects Chopin’s influence.

Though it demands advanced technique to carry the melody seamlessly between both hands, its beauty is sure to soothe the listener’s heart.

With a cool, refreshing resonance that makes you forget the summer heat, this piece is recommended for those who wish to relax and listen on a quiet night.

ChristFranz Liszt

Liszt: Christus – 1.Weihnachts-Oratorium [Antal Doráti]

It is one of the oratorios composed by Franz Liszt, a composer renowned for his piano works.

Although Liszt was an outstanding pianist, he was also skilled at arrangement, which led him to produce many orchestral works.

Moreover, as a composer deeply committed to his Catholic faith, he devoted himself to composing and reforming sacred choral music, and thus also wrote oratorios.

Christus is a work that incorporates many elements of Gregorian chant chorales, with texts drawn from the Bible and the Catholic liturgy.

Liszt also composed another oratorio titled The Legend of St.

Elizabeth.

At Richard Wagner’s GraveFranz Liszt

Liszt, Franz: At the Grave of Richard Wagner, S.202, R.85, Pf. Hirotsugu Kita

This exquisite miniature was composed by the 19th-century master Franz Liszt in mourning for the death of his close friend Richard Wagner.

Written in 1883, the piece is a brief work of about two minutes and thirty seconds, yet it is imbued with deep friendship and reverence.

Composed for solo piano, it showcases the emotional depth and delicate expressiveness so characteristic of Liszt.

Its serene melody, suffused with Liszt’s feelings for Wagner, is sure to resonate with listeners.

It is a highly recommended piece not only for piano students but also for those looking to become acquainted with classical music.

Years of Pilgrimage, First Year: “Switzerland”Franz Liszt

List: Années de pèlerinage, First Year 'Switzerland' S.160, Lazar Berman

Liszt, who had an illicit love affair with a married woman, fled with her to Switzerland.

This work is a collection of pieces composed in various places as a memento of that time.

It consists of six pieces: 1.

The Chapel of William Tell / 2.

At the Lake of Wallenstadt / 3.

Pastoral / 4.

By the Spring / 5.

Storm / 6.

The Valley of Obermann.