Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1849

Publication Date

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1849

Average_duration

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4:26

Franz Liszt's "Mignon (after Beethoven, Op. 75/1), S. 468/1" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1842. It is based on a song from Ludwig van Beethoven's opera "Mignon," which was first performed in 1796. The piece is part of a larger collection of piano transcriptions that Liszt made of Beethoven's music. The premiere of "Mignon" took place in 1842, when Liszt performed it at a concert in Paris. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which captures a different aspect of the original song. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto," and it begins with a gentle, flowing melody that is reminiscent of the original song. Liszt's transcription adds a number of embellishments and variations to the melody, but the overall mood remains peaceful and introspective. The second movement is marked "Allegro vivace," and it is much more lively and energetic than the first. Liszt's transcription captures the playful, dance-like quality of the original song, and he adds a number of virtuosic flourishes to showcase the technical abilities of the pianist. The final movement is marked "Andante," and it returns to the introspective mood of the first. Liszt's transcription is particularly effective in capturing the melancholy and longing that are present in the original song. The piece ends with a quiet, contemplative coda that brings the music to a gentle close. Overall, "Mignon" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Liszt's skill as a pianist and his ability to capture the essence of Beethoven's music in his transcriptions. Its three movements offer a range of moods and emotions, from peaceful introspection to lively playfulness to melancholy longing.

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