Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1860

Publication Date

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1869

Average_duration

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5:28

Franz Liszt's 'Andante: Aus tiefer Not (after J. S. Bach, BWV 38), S. 660/2' is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1862. It is part of a larger work called 'Fantasia and Fugue on the Chorale "Ad nos, ad salutarem undam"' and was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The piece is divided into two movements, with the first being the 'Andante' section. This section is based on Bach's chorale 'Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir' (Out of the depths I cry to you) from his cantata BWV 38. Liszt's interpretation of the chorale is characterized by its slow and melancholic melody, which is played in the left hand while the right hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The piece is marked by a sense of introspection and contemplation, with Liszt's use of dynamics and phrasing adding to the overall emotional impact of the music. The second movement of the piece is a fugue based on the same chorale. This section is marked by its complex counterpoint and intricate interplay between the different voices. Liszt's use of chromaticism and dissonance adds a sense of tension and drama to the music, which builds to a powerful climax before resolving back to the original chorale melody. Overall, 'Andante: Aus tiefer Not (after J. S. Bach, BWV 38), S. 660/2' is a beautiful and introspective piece of music that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. Its use of Bach's chorale as a basis for the music adds a sense of depth and history to the piece, while Liszt's interpretation of the melody and his use of dynamics and phrasing make it a truly unique and moving work.

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