Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1844

Publication Date

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1844

Average_duration

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28:02

Movement_count

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6

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Franz Liszt's "Melodien von Franz Schubert (6) (after von Weyrauch & Schubert), S. 563" is a set of six piano pieces based on melodies from Franz Schubert's lieder. Liszt composed this work in 1860, and it premiered in Weimar in the same year. The six movements of the work are: 1. "Der Wanderer" (The Wanderer) 2. "Aufenthalt" (Resting Place) 3. "Am Meer" (By the Sea) 4. "Der Doppelgänger" (The Double) 5. "Erlkönig" (The Erlking) 6. "Gretchen am Spinnrade" (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel) Liszt's treatment of Schubert's melodies is highly virtuosic and expressive, showcasing his own pianistic prowess as well as his deep admiration for Schubert's music. Each movement is characterized by Liszt's signature use of dramatic contrasts, rapid figurations, and rich harmonies. In "Der Wanderer," Liszt transforms Schubert's simple melody into a complex and ornate fantasy, with cascading arpeggios and thunderous chords. "Aufenthalt" is a more introspective piece, with a hauntingly beautiful melody that is surrounded by delicate filigree and shimmering trills. "Am Meer" is perhaps the most atmospheric of the six movements, with Liszt evoking the sound of the waves through rippling arpeggios and crashing chords. "Der Doppelgänger" is a dark and brooding piece, with Liszt emphasizing the eerie quality of Schubert's melody through dissonant harmonies and unsettling rhythms. "Erlkönig" is a tour-de-force of virtuosity, with Liszt capturing the frenzied energy of Schubert's famous song through lightning-fast runs and thunderous octaves. Finally, "Gretchen am Spinnrade" is a tender and lyrical piece, with Liszt highlighting the emotional intensity of Schubert's melody through rich harmonies and expressive phrasing. Overall, Liszt's "Melodien von Franz Schubert (6) (after von Weyrauch & Schubert), S. 563" is a stunning tribute to one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era, showcasing both Liszt's own virtuosity and his deep admiration for Schubert's music.

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