Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1837

Publication Date

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1838

Average_duration

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51:54

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's 'Soirées musicales (12) (after Rossini), S. 424' is a collection of twelve pieces for piano, based on themes from Gioachino Rossini's operas. The work was composed in 1837 and premiered in the same year in Paris. The twelve movements of the 'Soirées musicales' are as follows: 1. 'La promessa' (from 'Il barbiere di Siviglia') 2. 'La danza' (from 'La danza') 3. 'La regata veneziana' (from 'Soirées musicales') 4. 'Tarantella' (from 'La danza') 5. 'La serenata' (from 'Il barbiere di Siviglia') 6. 'La pastorella delle Alpi' (from 'La donna del lago') 7. 'La danza' (from 'La danza') 8. 'La regata veneziana' (from 'Soirées musicales') 9. 'La risposta' (from 'Soirées musicales') 10. 'La danza' (from 'La danza') 11. 'La gita in gondola' (from 'Soirées musicales') 12. 'La danza' (from 'La danza') The 'Soirées musicales' is characterized by Liszt's virtuosic piano writing, which showcases his technical prowess and ability to create dazzling effects on the keyboard. The pieces are also notable for their use of Rossini's melodies, which Liszt transforms and embellishes with his own unique style. Overall, the 'Soirées musicales' is a charming and entertaining work that captures the spirit of Rossini's operas while also showcasing Liszt's own musical personality. It remains a popular choice for pianists today, and is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and arranger.

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