Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1882

Publication Date

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1883

Average_duration

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7:30

'Angelus! Prière aux anges gardiens (III) (Anneés III/1), S. 163/1 (LW A283/1)' is a solo piano piece composed by Franz Liszt. It was composed in 1881 and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of the third book of Liszt's 'Années de pèlerinage' (Years of Pilgrimage) and is the first of three pieces in the book that are dedicated to the guardian angels. The piece is in the key of F-sharp minor and is marked 'Andante con moto'. It is a short piece, lasting only about two minutes, and is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody and delicate harmonies. The piece begins with a simple, arpeggiated figure in the left hand, which is then joined by a lyrical melody in the right hand. The melody is repeated several times, with slight variations, before the piece comes to a quiet, peaceful close. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism and Liszt's characteristic harmonic language. The harmonies are often unexpected and complex, with Liszt using chromaticism to create a sense of tension and release. The piece is also notable for its use of rubato, with Liszt giving the performer a great deal of freedom in terms of tempo and phrasing. Overall, 'Angelus! Prière aux anges gardiens (III) (Anneés III/1), S. 163/1 (LW A283/1)' is a beautiful and introspective piece that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. Its gentle melody and delicate harmonies make it a popular choice for pianists looking for a short, expressive piece to add to their repertoire.

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