Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1846

Publication Date

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1847

Average_duration

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5:40

Franz Liszt's 'Der Müller und der Bach (after Schubert, D. 795/19), S. 565bis/2' is a piano transcription of one of Schubert's most famous songs from his song cycle 'Die schöne Müllerin'. Liszt composed this transcription in 1868, and it was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The piece is divided into two movements, with the first movement being a transcription of the vocal line and the second movement being a transcription of the piano accompaniment. The first movement is marked 'Andante', and it begins with a simple and melancholic melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment, imitating the sound of a flowing brook. The melody gradually builds in intensity, reaching a climax before subsiding back into a more subdued mood. The second movement is marked 'Allegretto', and it begins with a lively and playful melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a more complex accompaniment, imitating the sound of a babbling brook. The melody is repeated several times, with each repetition becoming more elaborate and virtuosic. The piece ends with a final flourish, bringing the transcription to a satisfying conclusion. Liszt's transcription of 'Der Müller und der Bach' is characterized by his virtuosic piano writing and his ability to capture the essence of Schubert's original song. The transcription is faithful to the original melody and accompaniment, while also adding Liszt's own unique flourishes and embellishments. The piece is a testament to Liszt's skill as a pianist and his ability to transform vocal music into a virtuosic piano piece.

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