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Franz Liszt

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1838 - 1839

Publication Date

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1838

Average_duration

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5:32

Franz Liszt's 'Ständchen, Leise flehen meine Lieder (after Schubert D. 957), S. 560/7' is a solo piano piece that was composed in the mid-19th century. The piece is based on a song by Franz Schubert, which is part of his song cycle 'Schwanengesang'. Liszt's transcription of the song for piano is one of his most popular and frequently performed works. The piece was composed in 1848 and was premiered in the same year by Liszt himself. It is part of a larger collection of transcriptions of Schubert's songs that Liszt made during his career. The piece is in the key of B-flat major and is written in a slow, lyrical style that is typical of Schubert's music. The piece is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked 'Leise flehen meine Lieder' and is a gentle, flowing melody that is played in the right hand of the piano. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that supports the melody. The second section is marked 'In der Ferne' and is more dramatic and intense than the first section. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a more complex accompaniment. The final section is marked 'Abschied' and is a return to the gentle, flowing melody of the first section. One of the characteristics of Liszt's transcription of Schubert's song is his use of the piano to create a wide range of textures and dynamics. He uses the full range of the piano to create a rich, full sound that is both powerful and delicate. The piece also showcases Liszt's virtuosic piano technique, with fast runs and intricate passages that require a high level of skill to perform. Overall, 'Ständchen, Leise flehen meine Lieder (after Schubert D. 957), S. 560/7' is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that showcases both Schubert's and Liszt's talents as composers. Its popularity and enduring appeal make it a staple of the piano repertoire.

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