A masterpiece by Franz Liszt. Popular classical music.

Three Concert Études No. 3 in D-flat major “Un sospiro”Franz Liszt

Liszt “Un Sospiro” VERSION 1 – Paul Barton, FEURICH 218 piano

This piece is distinguished by flowing arpeggios that evoke a gentle spring breeze.

As the third of Franz Liszt’s Three Concert Études, it is known for possessing an exceptionally beautiful melody among the works published in early 1849.

The technique in which the left and right hands cross smoothly while successively singing the melody is visually very elegant and lulls the listener into a dreamlike state.

The soft sonority of D-flat major conveys the warmth of the season shifting from winter to spring.

Although Liszt is renowned for his transcendental virtuosity, this work demands poetic expressiveness more than sheer technique.

It is a piece I would especially recommend to those seeking peace of mind or wishing to immerse themselves in a romantic musical atmosphere.

Years of Pilgrimage, Third Year, No. 3 ‘Funeral March’Franz Liszt

F.Liszt：Années de pèlerinage−Ⅲ S.163　No.6 “Marche funèbre”

Years of Pilgrimage, Third Year was composed during a period when Franz Liszt was in a profoundly troubled mental state.

One of its pieces was written as a tribute to Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, who was executed by firing squad in 1867.

Do the solemn opening chords express anger and sorrow, while the final chords convey a sense of honoring the deceased? It is a work in which understanding the music and conveying its emotions are more challenging than the technical demands.

Imbued with Liszt’s deep grief and mourning, its serene and majestic character resonates profoundly with listeners.

Liebesträume No. 3: ‘O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst’ S.541 / R.211Franz Liszt

Liszt / Liebesträume – Three Nocturnes No. 3 “O lieb, so lang du lieben kannst”

A three-piece piano work subtitled “Three Nocturnes.” The third piece is particularly famous and is a popular work often performed on its own.

It was originally composed as a song set to a poem by the German poet Freiligrath and later arranged for solo piano.

Its graceful, shimmering melody leaves a lasting impression.

Totentanz, S.126/R.457Franz Liszt

Valentina Lisitsa – John Axelrod – Liszt Totentanz for Piano & Orchestra

A work for solo piano and orchestra that incorporates the melody of the Gregorian chant Dies Irae (Day of Wrath).

It is said to have been inspired by the 14th-century fresco The Triumph of Death in a church in Pisa, Italy, resulting in a piece with a weighty and dramatic character.

Faust Symphony, S.108 / R.425Franz Liszt

Liszt: Faust Symphony

A choral symphony composed by Franz Liszt and premiered in 1857, it consists of three movements titled “Faust,” “Gretchen,” and “Mephistopheles.” Liszt was deeply captivated by Goethe’s Faust, which had been recommended to him by his friend, the composer Hector Berlioz—known for Symphonie fantastique—and he later produced multiple works based on this subject.

Symphonic Poem “Orpheus,” S.98 / R.415Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt – Orpheus, Symphonic Poem No. 4, S.98 / 리스트 – 오르페우스, 교향시 4번

It is said to have been composed under the strong impression made by an Etruscan vase seen at the Louvre, in the overture to Gluck’s opera Orfeo ed Euridice.

With its noble and graceful musical ideas, the occasional sound of the harp evokes the lyre whose tones Orpheus used to enchant the animals of the forest and even the trees.

Consolation (Solace) S.172/R.14Franz Liszt

Liszt: Six Consolations, S.172 (Zilberstein)

A collection of piano pieces consisting of six short works, characterized by an overall calm and refined musical idea.

Liszt dedicated this set, with gratitude, to Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Weimar, who showed understanding for a love that was not accepted by those around them.