A masterpiece by Franz Liszt. Popular classical music.

Play of WaterFranz Liszt

Nobuyuki Tsujii / Ravel: Jeux d’eau (Fountains/Playing Water)

Maurice Ravel’s Jeux d’eau has been a beloved masterpiece among pianists since its 1902 premiere.

The piece captivates with a gentle melody that evokes the pleasant flow of water.

While influenced by Franz Liszt, it distinctly bears Ravel’s hallmark: a watercolor-like delicacy that’s easy to appreciate and warmly approachable.

It’s also an excellent first piece for exploring Impressionist music.

If approached carefully as a recital piece, it will offer both the joy of performance and tangible technical growth.

Fantasia and Fugue on the Name B-A-C-H, S.260/S.529Franz Liszt

Hamelin plays Liszt Fantasy and Fugue on B-A-C-H Part 1 of 2

A work originally composed as an organ piece and later arranged for piano.

Liszt was deeply familiar with Bach’s music, and Bach’s themes are employed effectively in this piece as well.

Rapidly ascending and descending arpeggios and a stormily raging bass make a striking impression.

Piano Sonata in B minor, S.178/R.21Franz Liszt

Liszt / Piano Sonata in B minor (Complete) / Performed by: Mamiko Tomari

A piano sonata published in 1854 and dedicated to Schumann.

Its musical ideas undergo intense transformations throughout, leading Schumann’s wife, Clara, to dismiss it as nothing more than “purposeless noise.” However, today it is a piece frequently performed by many distinguished pianists.

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S.244-2Franz Liszt

Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 (with Cateen Cadenza)

Franz Liszt, the “magician of the piano,” composed numerous fiendishly difficult pieces that demand transcendental technique.

Hungarian Rhapsody No.

2 is one of his signature works—so challenging that even professional pianists struggle with it.

It begins with a leisurely, melancholic melody and gradually accelerates, gaining brilliance in a truly breathtaking arc.

Influenced by Hungarian folk music yet adorned with the dazzling pianistic writing unique to Liszt, its bright, beautiful melodies and powerful rhythms captivate listeners without fail.

Performing this work requires a substantial amount of practice, but why not take on the challenge while fully savoring its passionate, dramatic world?

Poetic and Religious Harmonies No. 7 “Funérailles,” S.173/R.14Franz Liszt

List: Poetic and Religious Harmonies, No. 7 “Funeral, October 1849”

This is a collection of ten piano pieces, composed under the inspiration of the poetry of Alphonse de Lamartine, a French poet with whom the composer had a close friendship.

Among them, the famous “Funérailles” is regarded as a memorial piece dedicated to Liszt’s acquaintances who were executed during the Hungarian Revolution.

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Franz Liszt

Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 -Piano- CANACANA

Hungarian Rhapsody No.

2 by Franz Liszt—the piano magician who composed numerous fiendishly difficult showpieces—fits right in with his repertoire of works requiring supreme virtuosity.

This piece is no exception: its difficulty is so high that even professional pianists struggle with it.

Beginning with a weighty, solemn atmosphere and gradually growing more brilliant, it’s truly breathtaking.

Its bright, beautiful melodies and powerful rhythms have captivated piano students and enthusiasts for many years.

Mastering it demands a great deal of practice, but by all means, take on the challenge while savoring its dramatic world!

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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minorFranz Liszt

Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 -Piano- CANACANA

Franz Liszt, a composer who produced many extremely challenging works.

Among his compositions, the Hungarian Rhapsody No.

2 in C-sharp minor is known as one of the most difficult.

In particular, the Friska section is famously demanding: beyond the rapid passages, it requires blisteringly fast octaves.

It’s a piece that even excellent conservatory students struggle to perform, but if you want to experience Liszt’s works that demand transcendental virtuosity, by all means give it a try!

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La CampanellaFranz Liszt

Aya Nagatomi / La Campanella – Grandes études de Paganini No. 3

The delicate melody, modeled after the sound of bells, is striking, with beautiful leaps and ornaments in the high register resonating throughout.

The piano piece, revised in 1851, is characterized by passionate expressiveness that embodies the essence of Romantic music and by virtuosic performance demands.

Inspired by Niccolò Paganini’s playing in 1831, Franz Liszt arranged the theme of a violin concerto for piano.

Frequently used as background music in films and television shows, it has captivated many listeners.

This work is recommended for those who want to study in a quiet environment with focus.

Its bell-like, transparent timbre will calm the mind while maintaining a moderate sense of tension.

Romance S.169Franz Liszt

Liszt – Romance, S.169 (Bertoli)

This piece is said to have been composed when Franz Liszt visited Moscow.

While it doesn’t use an abundance of notes, it combines various elements—romance, calm, and intensity—making it a quintessential work by Liszt, a leading composer of the Romantic era.

Some might think, “I’ve never heard of a romance by Liszt,” but in fact, this piece, written in 1848, has often been featured in concerts and is highly popular among piano enthusiasts.

Before tackling Liszt’s large-scale works, it’s also recommended to experience his world through this piece.

Symphonic Poem: ‘What a Man Heard on the Mountain’ S.95 / R.412Franz Liszt

Liszt Symphonic Poem No. 1 “What Is Heard on the Mountain”.wmv

A symphonic poem composed based on the poet Victor Hugo’s collection Autumn Leaves.

A majestic, nature-themed motif evoking grand, imposing landscapes and a human motif expressing torment emerge in rivalry, and the work ultimately draws to a quiet close as if the two come to terms with each other.