Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1863 - 1864

Publication Date

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1865

Average_duration

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368:57

Movement_count

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37

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's "Symphonies de Beethoven (9), S. 464" is a monumental work that pays tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven's nine symphonies. Liszt composed this piece between 1851 and 1856, and it premiered in Weimar, Germany, in 1855. The work is divided into nine movements, each corresponding to one of Beethoven's symphonies. The first movement, "Symphony No. 1 in C Major," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the spirit of Beethoven's first symphony. The second movement, "Symphony No. 2 in D Major," is a more introspective and melancholic piece that reflects the darker themes of Beethoven's second symphony. The third movement, "Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major," is a powerful and dramatic piece that captures the heroic spirit of Beethoven's third symphony, also known as the "Eroica." The fourth movement, "Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major," is a lighter and more playful piece that reflects the more cheerful themes of Beethoven's fourth symphony. The fifth movement, "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor," is perhaps the most famous movement of the entire work. It captures the iconic opening motif of Beethoven's fifth symphony and builds upon it with Liszt's own virtuosic flourishes. The sixth movement, "Symphony No. 6 in F Major," is a pastoral and serene piece that reflects the idyllic themes of Beethoven's sixth symphony, also known as the "Pastoral." The seventh movement, "Symphony No. 7 in A Major," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the rhythmic vitality of Beethoven's seventh symphony. The eighth movement, "Symphony No. 8 in F Major," is a more lighthearted and playful piece that reflects the more humorous themes of Beethoven's eighth symphony. The final movement, "Symphony No. 9 in D Minor," is a monumental and awe-inspiring piece that captures the grandeur and majesty of Beethoven's final symphony, also known as the "Choral." This movement features a choir and soloists, who sing the famous "Ode to Joy" text. Overall, Liszt's "Symphonies de Beethoven (9), S. 464" is a masterful tribute to Beethoven's symphonies. Liszt's virtuosic piano writing captures the essence of each symphony, while also adding his own unique flourishes and interpretations. The work is a testament to the enduring legacy of Beethoven's music and the profound influence it had on Liszt and other composers of the Romantic era.

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