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Franz Liszt

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1843 - 1845

Publication Date

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1846

Average_duration

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7:00

Franz Liszt's "Sonetto del Petrarca No. 47, S. 158/2" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1846. It is part of a larger collection of pieces called "Années de pèlerinage" (Years of Pilgrimage), which was inspired by Liszt's travels throughout Europe. The collection is divided into three volumes, and "Sonetto del Petrarca No. 47" is part of the second volume, which is subtitled "Italie" (Italy). The piece is based on a sonnet by the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, who lived in the 14th century. The sonnet is a love poem, and Liszt's music captures the intense emotions expressed in the text. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Andante espressivo" (expressively). It is a slow, lyrical piece that is full of passion and longing. The piece is divided into three main sections, or movements. The first section is marked "Piu lento" (slower) and is characterized by a flowing, arpeggiated accompaniment in the left hand. The right hand plays a simple, yet expressive melody that is full of yearning. The second section is marked "Tempo giusto" (in strict time) and is more intense than the first. The left hand plays a series of chords that create a sense of tension, while the right hand plays a more complex melody that is full of emotion. The third section is marked "Piu lento" (slower) and is a return to the mood of the first section. The left hand plays a simple accompaniment, while the right hand plays a melody that is both beautiful and melancholy. Overall, "Sonetto del Petrarca No. 47" is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that captures the intense emotions of Petrarca's sonnet. It is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and his ability to convey complex emotions through music. The piece premiered in 1858, and it remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire to this day.

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