Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1839 - 1847

Publication Date

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1840 - 1846

Average_duration

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159:10

Movement_count

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22

Movement ....

Magyar Dalok (22), S. 242 is a collection of 22 Hungarian folk songs arranged for piano by Franz Liszt. The collection was composed between 1846 and 1880, with the individual pieces being composed at various times throughout that period. The collection was premiered in 1880 in Budapest, with Liszt himself performing the pieces. The collection is divided into two books, with the first book containing 11 pieces and the second book containing the remaining 11. Each piece is based on a different Hungarian folk song, with Liszt arranging the melodies for piano and adding his own embellishments and variations. The pieces in Magyar Dalok (22) are characterized by their use of Hungarian folk melodies and rhythms, which Liszt incorporates into his own virtuosic piano style. The pieces range in mood from lively and energetic to melancholy and introspective, reflecting the range of emotions found in the original folk songs. The first book of Magyar Dalok (22) includes pieces such as "The Nightingale," which features a fast and lively melody with intricate ornamentation, and "The Three Gypsies," which has a more melancholy and introspective feel. The second book includes pieces such as "The Merry Waggoner," which has a lively and playful melody, and "The Old Woman's Lament," which is a slow and mournful piece. Overall, Magyar Dalok (22) is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and arranger, as well as his love for Hungarian folk music. The collection remains a popular and influential work in the piano repertoire, and continues to be performed and studied by pianists around the world.

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