Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1848

Publication Date

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1848 - 1980

Average_duration

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4:02

Franz Liszt's "Widmung (after Schumann, I & II), S. 566" is a piano transcription of Robert Schumann's song "Widmung" from his song cycle "Myrthen." Liszt composed the transcription in 1848, and it premiered in the same year. The transcription is divided into two movements. The first movement is a faithful transcription of Schumann's original song, with Liszt adding his own virtuosic flourishes to the piano part. The second movement is a more elaborate and complex variation on the original theme, showcasing Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. The characteristics of the transcription reflect Liszt's style as a composer and pianist. The first movement is lyrical and expressive, with Liszt adding his own embellishments to the melody. The second movement is more technically demanding, with Liszt using the original theme as a basis for a series of virtuosic variations. Overall, "Widmung (after Schumann, I & II), S. 566" is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist, as well as his admiration for Schumann's music. The transcription remains a popular and challenging piece for pianists to this day.

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