Reflections on LisztIn a series of lively essays that tell us much not only about the phenomenon that was Franz Liszt but also about the musical and cultural life of nineteenth-century Europe, Alan Walker muses on aspects of Liszt's life and work that he was unable to explore in his acclaimed three-volume biography of the great composer and pianist. Topics include Liszt's contributions to the Lied, the lifelong impact of his encounter with Beethoven, his influence on students who became famous in their own right, his accomplishments in transcribing and editing the works of other composers, and his innovative piano technique. One chapter is devoted to the Sonata in B Minor, perhaps Liszt's single most celebrated composition. Walker draws heavily on Liszt's astonishingly large personal correspondence with other composers, critics, pianists, and prominent public figures. All the essays reveal Walker's broad and deep knowledge of Liszt and Romantic music generally and, in some cases, his impatience with contemporary performance practice. |
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... Schubert Song Transcriptions 4. Schumann, Liszt, and the C Major Fantasie, op. 17: A Study in Declining Relationships 5. Liszt and His Pupils: Three Character Sketches Carl Tausig: A Polish Wunderkind Hans von Bülow: Heir and Successor ...
... Liszt's edition of the Beethoven sonatas, 1857. The title page of Franz Liszt's edition of Schubert's impromptus, op. 90, 1870. Cast of Liszt's left hand. A photograph. Acknowledgments I would like to express my thanks to Mária.
... Schubert, Chopin, Weber, and others; his unusual approach to piano technique; and, above all, the powerful influence he exerted on the lives of his most important pupils, which continued long after they had ceased to study with him. I ...
... as a champion of Beethoven, as a transcriber of Schubert, as a pianist, editor, or author— this idea of music as an ethical force illuminated whatever he touched. His Scottish 7 pupil, Frederic Lamond, once called Liszt “the good Samaritan.
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Contents
Liszt and the Schubert Song Transcriptions | |
A Study in Declining | |
Three Character Sketches | |
Liszts Sonata in B Minor | |
Liszt and the Lied | |
Liszt as Editor | |
Some Thoughts and Afterthoughts | |
On Music and Musicians | |
An Open Letter to Franz Liszt | |
Sources | |