Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Transcription

Compose Date

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1860

Publication Date

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1861

Average_duration

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5:41

Franz Liszt's "Spinnerlied aus Der Fliegende Holländer (after Wagner), S. 440" is a piano transcription of a vocal piece from Richard Wagner's opera "Der Fliegende Holländer" (The Flying Dutchman). Liszt composed this piece in 1843, and it was premiered in the same year. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and is composed of two main sections. The first section is a gentle and flowing melody that represents the spinning wheel of the main character, Senta. The second section is more dramatic and intense, representing the stormy sea and the arrival of the Dutchman's ship. Liszt's transcription of the "Spinnerlied" showcases his virtuosic piano technique, with intricate runs and arpeggios throughout the piece. The transcription also highlights Liszt's ability to capture the essence of Wagner's music and translate it into a solo piano piece. Overall, "Spinnerlied aus Der Fliegende Holländer (after Wagner), S. 440" is a beautiful and challenging piano piece that showcases both Liszt's and Wagner's musical talents.

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