Immerse yourself in the world of Franz Liszt with "Liszt: Complete Piano Music 53 – Music for Piano & Orchestra I," a captivating collection of his orchestral works released on November 1, 1998, by Hyperion. This album is a testament to Liszt's virtuosity and innovation, showcasing his ability to blend the piano with orchestral arrangements in a way that was groundbreaking for his time.
The album spans a generous 2 hours and 38 minutes, featuring a diverse range of compositions that highlight Liszt's versatility and depth. From the grandeur of the Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major to the dramatic intensity of "Totentanz," each piece is a masterclass in romantic era composition. The album also includes lesser-known works like "Malédiction" and "Grande fantaisie symphonique," offering a comprehensive look at Liszt's contributions to the genre.
Liszt's music is known for its technical demands and emotional resonance, and this album is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this collection provides a rich and rewarding listening experience. The intricate interplay between the piano and orchestra, along with Liszt's signature melodic and harmonic innovations, makes this album a standout in any classical music collection.
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestoso. Tempo giustoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagioFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace – Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Fantasie über Motive aus Beethovens "Ruinen von Athen", S. 122: I. Tempo di marcia. ModeratoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Fantasie über Motive aus Beethovens "Ruinen von Athen", S. 122: II. Cadenza del pianoforte – Allegro vivace ma non troppo – Allegro molto vivace – Cadenza del pianoforteFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Fantasie über Motive aus Beethovens "Ruinen von Athen", S. 122: III. Allegretto – Poco a poco più mosso – Vivo – Tempo di marcia. Animato – Più allegro – PrestoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Introduction. Andante – Presto – Allegro – Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Var. 1. Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Var. 2. [L'istesso tempo] – Un poco animatoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Var. 3. Molto vivaceFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Var. 4, "Canonique". Lento – PrestoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Var. 5. Vivace. Fugato – CadenzaFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Totentanz, S. 126/2: Var. 6. Sempre allegro, ma non troppo – Un poco meno allegro – Cadenza – Presto – Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Grande fantaisie symphonique, S. 120 (On Themes from Lélio by Berlioz, H. 55): I. LentoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Grande fantaisie symphonique, S. 120 (On Themes from Lélio by Berlioz, H. 55): II. Allegro vivace – Andantino, senza interruzione – Vivace animatoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Malédiction for Piano and Strings, S. 121: I. Quasi moderato – Sostenuto – Molto agitato – CalmatoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Malédiction for Piano and Strings, S. 121: II. Un poco più animato – Un poco agitato – Vivo – Sempre più di fuocoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Malédiction for Piano and Strings, S. 121: III. Energico nobilmente – Sempre moderato, a tempo rubato – Sostenuto – Recit. Patetico. Senza tempo – Andante lacrimosoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Malédiction for Piano and Strings, S. 121: IV. Animato con agitazione – Molto animato, quasi presto – Stretto – StrepitosoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 125a (Ed. Rosenblatt/Howard): I. Andantino – Recitativo del pianoforteFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 125a (Ed. Rosenblatt/Howard): II. Allegro – Tempo primoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 125a (Ed. Rosenblatt/Howard): III. AndanteFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 125a (Ed. Rosenblatt/Howard): IV. Tempo primo – Allegro come primaFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 125a (Ed. Rosenblatt/Howard): V. Allegro vivace – Più mossoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Grand solo de concert, S. 365: I. Allegro energico – Patetico – AgitatoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Grand solo de concert, S. 365: II. GrandiosoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Grand solo de concert, S. 365: III. Più mosso – StrettaFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Grand solo de concert, S. 365: IV. Andante, quasi marcia funèbre – Tempo giusto. Moderato – Allegro con bravuraFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): I. Inroduction. Extrêmement lentFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): II. Theme. Allegro marzialeFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): III. Var. 1. Ben marcato (Thalberg)Franz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): IV. Var. 2. ModeratoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): Va. Var. 3. Di bravura, Allegro animato (Pixis)Franz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): Vb. RitornelloFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): VI. Var. 4. Legato e grazioso (Herz)Franz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): VIIa. Var. 5. Vivo e brillante (Czerny)Franz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): VIIb. Interlude 1. Fuocoso, molto energico – Lento, quasi recitativoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): VIIIa. Var. 6. Largo, KK IIb/2 (Chopin)Franz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): VIIIb. Interlude 2. [L'istesso tempo]Franz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard, Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): IXa. Finale. Molto vivace quasi prestissimoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Hexaméron on "Suoni la tromba" from Bellini's I Puritani, S. 365b (Orch. Version): IXb. Finale. Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard
Polonaise brillante, S. 367 (After Weber, Op. 72): I. Introduzione. Adagio – Quasi andante – AnimatoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
Polonaise brillante, S. 367 (After Weber, Op. 72): II. Tempo di PolaccaFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Leslie Howard
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