Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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1835 - 1836

Publication Date

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1837

Average_duration

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11:30

Franz Liszt's 'La pastorella dell'Alpi' e Li marinari (after Rossini), S. 423' is a piano transcription of two arias from Gioachino Rossini's opera 'Matilde di Shabran'. Liszt composed this piece in 1838, and it was premiered in the same year in Paris. The piece consists of two movements, each based on an aria from the opera. The first movement, 'La pastorella dell'Alpi', is a pastoral aria sung by the character Edoardo. The second movement, 'Li marinari', is a lively and rhythmic aria sung by the character Corradino. Liszt's transcription of these arias is characterized by his virtuosic piano writing, which showcases his technical prowess as a pianist. The first movement features delicate and intricate runs in the right hand, while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The second movement, on the other hand, is more energetic and features rapid octave passages and arpeggios. Despite the technical demands of the piece, Liszt's transcription remains faithful to Rossini's original music. He captures the essence of the arias and translates them into a piano idiom, creating a work that is both impressive and musically satisfying. Overall, 'La pastorella dell'Alpi' e Li marinari (after Rossini), S. 423' is a testament to Liszt's skill as a pianist and his ability to transform operatic music into a virtuosic piano piece.

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