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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.

Transcendental Études, S.139 No. 12 “Snowstorm”Franz Liszt

List: Transcendental Etude No. 12 “Snowstorm” [Naxos Classic Curation #Melancholic]

Transcendental Études, S.139, composed by Franz Liszt—the piano magician whose works demand exceptional virtuosity.

Among them, the piece regarded as the pinnacle of difficulty is No.

12, “Chasse-neige” (Snowstorm).

The quietly falling snow gradually gains force, erupting into a blinding blizzard! The lightning-fast repeated notes, executed with transcendental technique, evoke the unpredictable ferocity of nature.

Starting with “Chasse-neige,” Liszt’s études are all extraordinarily challenging works.

With more time spent at home during the winter, it might be a great opportunity to sit down and carefully practice them on the piano.

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“Whispers of the Forest,” No. 1 from Two Concert Études, S.145/R.6Franz Liszt

Liszt / Two Concert Etudes No. 1, “Waldesrauschen” (Forest Murmurs), S.145, R.6 / Rentaro Daidoji

A collection of piano pieces composed around the time Liszt moved to Rome and dedicated to his beloved pupil, Dionys Pruckner.

It consists of two pieces; the first, “Whispers of the Forest,” is notable for its graceful, airy melody reminiscent of leaves being carried off by the wind.