Immerse yourself in the virtuoso world of György Cziffra with "Cziffra Plays Liszt," a monumental collection of Franz Liszt's most celebrated works, released by Warner Classics in 2021. This 44-track album spans over four hours and thirty-one minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through Liszt's piano repertoire, showcasing Cziffra's unparalleled technique and interpretive brilliance.
The album features a stunning array of Liszt's compositions, including the iconic "Hungarian Rhapsodies," the technically demanding "Études d'exécution transcendante," and the grand "Piano Concertos No. 1 and No. 2." Cziffra's performance of these pieces is a testament to his legendary status as one of the most celebrated piano virtuosos of the postwar era, known for his extraordinary improvisational skills and dynamic stage presence.
Born in Hungary, György Cziffra's career was marked by his unique ability to blend technical prowess with deep musical insight. His interpretations of Liszt's works are particularly noteworthy, as he brings a sense of spontaneity and passion that sets his performances apart. This album is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the art of piano virtuosity.
"Cziffra Plays Liszt" is not just a collection of tracks; it is a testament to the enduring legacy of both Franz Liszt and György Cziffra. Whether you are a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the genius of two of the most influential figures in piano history.
Tracks
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 1 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 2 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 3 in B-Flat MajorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 4 in E-Flat MajorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 5 in E Minor "Héroïde-élégiaque"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 6 in D-Flat MajorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 7 in D MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 8 in F-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 9 in E-Flat Major "Pesther Carneval"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 10 in E Major "Preludio"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 11 in A MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 12 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 13 in A MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 14 in F MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 15 in A Minor "Rakoczy March"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 1 in C Major, PreludioFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 2 in A Minor, Fusées. Molto vivaceFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 3 in F Major, PaysageFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 4 in D Minor, MazeppaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Feux-follets. AllegrettoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 6 in G Minor, VisionFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 7 in E-Flat Major, EroicaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 8 in C Minor, Wilde JagdFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 9 in A-Flat Major, RicordanzaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 10 in F Minor, Appassionata. Allegro agitato moltoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 11 in D-Flat Major, Harmonies du soirFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 12 in B-Flat Minor, Chasse-neigeFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagioFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace - Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 1, SposalizioFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 2, Il penserosoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 3, Canzonetta del Salvator RosaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 4, Sonetto 47 del PetrarcaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 5, Sonetto 104 del PetrarcaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 6, Sonetto 123 del PetrarcaFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année "Italie", S. 161: No. 7, Après une lecture du Dante "Fantasia quasi sonata"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: I. Adagio sostenutoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Andre Vandernoot, Philharmonia Orchestra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: II. Allegro agitato assaiFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Andre Vandernoot, Philharmonia Orchestra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: III. Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Andre Vandernoot, Philharmonia Orchestra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: IV. Allegro decisoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Andre Vandernoot, Philharmonia Orchestra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: V. Marziale, un poco meno allegroFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Andre Vandernoot, Philharmonia Orchestra
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: VI. Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Andre Vandernoot, Philharmonia Orchestra
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