Immerse yourself in the virtuosic world of Franz Liszt with this captivating collection of his most renowned piano works. Recorded in 1987 and released under Warner Classics, this album showcases Liszt's extraordinary compositional prowess and pianistic brilliance. The disc features his two iconic piano concertos, the dramatic and evocative "Totentanz," and the lively "Fantasy on Hungarian Themes."
Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124, opens the album with its grand and majestic first movement, followed by the introspective "Quasi adagio." The concerto concludes with the spirited "Allegretto vivace" and the martial "Allegro marziale animato." The "Totentanz," a paraphrase on the "Dies irae," is a thrilling and intense piece that showcases Liszt's ability to blend technical virtuosity with deep emotional expression.
The Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125, is a tour de force of romantic piano writing. The concerto's six movements, from the serene "Adagio sostenuto" to the fiery "Allegro animato," demonstrate Liszt's mastery of form and his ability to create a cohesive and compelling musical narrative. The album concludes with the "Fantasy on Hungarian Themes," a lively and colorful piece that reflects Liszt's love for Hungarian folk music.
This album is a testament to Franz Liszt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers and pianists of the romantic era. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagioFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace - Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Totentanz, S. 126 "Paraphrase über Dies irae"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: I. Adagio sostenutoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: II. Allegro agitato assaiFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: III. Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: IV. Allegro decisoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: V. Marziale, un poco meno allegroFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: VI. Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Fantasy on Hungarian Themes, S. 123Franz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
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