Released to mark Franz Liszt's bicentennial year, this album by French pianist Lise de la Salle features his original keyboard works and transcriptions of music by Mozart, Schumann, Schubert, and Wagner, giving a well-rounded sampling of his output for solo piano. Many of Liszt's compositions overflow with dazzling passages of technical virtuosity, and the rapid runs, hammered octaves, widely spaced chords, and shimmering arpeggios associated with showy piano music are in ample evidence in most of the selections. But to ...
Read More
Released to mark Franz Liszt's bicentennial year, this album by French pianist Lise de la Salle features his original keyboard works and transcriptions of music by Mozart, Schumann, Schubert, and Wagner, giving a well-rounded sampling of his output for solo piano. Many of Liszt's compositions overflow with dazzling passages of technical virtuosity, and the rapid runs, hammered octaves, widely spaced chords, and shimmering arpeggios associated with showy piano music are in ample evidence in most of the selections. But to think that Liszt's music is mostly about showing off overlooks the many instances of poignant lyricism and rapt meditation, which are essential parts of Liszt's expression. De la Salle is a skilled interpreter, and her playing is clean and incisive, displaying both technical brilliance and meticulous attention to detail, demonstrating just how difficult this music is to execute with accuracy and bravado at the same time. She is powerful in Après une lecture du Dante, the Ballade No. 2...
Read Less
Add this copy of Liszt: Ballade No. 2; Funerailles to cart. $6.00, good condition, Sold by Peninsula FOL rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Palos Verdes Estates, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Naive.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 5x5x0; All proceeds benefit local libraries. This item is in good condition. Disc is clean and has no scratches. Case shows wear with a couple of scratches.
Portions of content provided by Rovi Corporation. © 2024 Rovi Corporation.