Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1838 - 1839

Publication Date

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1839

Average_duration

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3:54

Franz Liszt's "Ihr Bild (after Schubert, D. 957/9), S. 560/8" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1877. It is part of a larger collection of Liszt's transcriptions of Schubert's songs, known as the "Schubert-Liszt Song Transcriptions." The piece was premiered in the same year it was composed, and it is one of the most popular pieces in the collection. "Ihr Bild" is a transcription of Schubert's song of the same name, which is part of his song cycle "Die Winterreise." The song tells the story of a man who is haunted by the image of his lost love. Liszt's transcription captures the melancholic and haunting nature of the original song, while also adding his own virtuosic flourishes to the piano part. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement begins with a slow and mournful introduction, which sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The main theme of the song is then introduced, played in the right hand of the piano. The left hand provides a steady accompaniment, which gradually builds in intensity as the movement progresses. The movement ends with a return to the mournful introduction. The second movement is more virtuosic than the first, with Liszt adding his own embellishments to the original melody. The right hand plays a fast and intricate melody, while the left hand provides a driving rhythm. The movement builds to a climax before returning to a more subdued version of the main theme. The final movement is a return to the mournful and haunting atmosphere of the first movement. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a delicate and intricate accompaniment. The movement gradually builds in intensity before ending with a quiet and mournful coda. Overall, "Ihr Bild" is a beautiful and haunting piece that captures the essence of Schubert's original song. Liszt's virtuosic piano writing adds an extra layer of complexity and emotion to the piece, making it a favorite among pianists and audiences alike.

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