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liszt: transcendental etudes nos. 1, 2, 8 and 9 - györgy cziffra

György Cziffra - Liszt: Transcendental Etudes Nos. 1, 2, 8 and 9 (LP)

György Cziffra

2014
9 tracks
1 uur, 1 min
classical piano

Liszt: Transcendental Etudes Nos. 1, 2, 8 and 9

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Product description

György Cziffra, the legendary Hungarian pianist, delivers a captivating performance with this 2014 release from Hungaroton. This album showcases Cziffra's virtuosity and deep connection with the romantic piano repertoire, featuring a selection of Franz Liszt's iconic "12 Études d'exécution transcendante, S.139/R.2b." The album includes the renowned "Preludio" (No. 1 in C Major), "Wilde Jagd" (No. 8 in C Minor), and "Ricordanza" (No. 9 in A-flat Major), along with the enchanting "An der schönen, blauen Donau" by Johann Strauss II, and selections from "Die Fledermaus" and "Der Zigeunerbaron," all arranged for solo piano. The album also features George Gershwin's iconic "Rhapsody in Blue," demonstrating Cziffra's versatility and mastery of diverse musical styles. Recorded in 1955-56, this album offers a historical perspective on Cziffra's early career, providing a unique opportunity to experience his artistry in its formative years. With a duration of over an hour, this album is a testament to Cziffra's technical prowess and musical insight, making it an essential addition to any classical piano enthusiast's collection.

Tracks

12 Etudes d'execution transcendante, S139/R2b: No. 1 in C Major, "Preludio"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
0:58
12 Etudes d'execution transcendante, S139/R2b: No. 2 in A MinorFranz Liszt, György Cziffra
2:09
12 Etudes d'execution transcendante, S139/R2b: No. 8 in C Minor, "Wilde Jagd"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
5:33
12 Etudes d'execution transcendante, S139/R2b: No. 9 in A-Flat Major, "Ricordanza"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
9:32
An der schonen, blauen Donau (The Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314 (arr. for piano)Johann Strauss II, György Cziffra
8:45
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214 (arr. for solo piano)Johann Strauss II, György Cziffra
3:38
Die Fledermaus (arr. for solo piano)Johann Strauss II, György Cziffra
6:56
Der Zigeunerbaron (arr. for solo piano)Johann Strauss II, György Cziffra
7:38
Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin, György Cziffra, Hungarian State Orchestra, Zoltan Rozsnyai
16:01

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Liszt: Transcendental Etudes Nos. 1, 2, 8 and 9
Artist: György Cziffra
Album release date: July 15, 2014
Label: Hungaroton
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 1 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Classical piano
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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