Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

Style

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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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9:30

Franz Liszt's "Das Sterbeglöcklein (after Schubert, D. 871), S. 563/3" is a piano transcription of Franz Schubert's song "Das Sterbeglöcklein" (The Death Knell). Liszt composed this piece in 1879, and it was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is characterized by a different mood and tempo. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is in the key of G minor. It begins with a somber melody that is played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a series of arpeggios. The melody is then repeated in the right hand, while the left hand plays a series of chords. The movement ends with a series of descending chords that create a sense of finality. The second movement is marked "Allegro moderato" and is in the key of E-flat major. It begins with a lively melody that is played in the right hand, while the left hand plays a series of chords. The melody is then repeated in the left hand, while the right hand plays a series of arpeggios. The movement ends with a series of ascending chords that create a sense of hopefulness. The third movement is marked "Andante" and is in the key of G minor. It begins with a slow and mournful melody that is played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a series of chords. The melody is then repeated in the right hand, while the left hand plays a series of arpeggios. The movement ends with a series of descending chords that create a sense of finality. Overall, "Das Sterbeglöcklein" is a haunting and emotional piece that captures the mood of Schubert's original song. Liszt's transcription is characterized by his use of arpeggios and chords to create a sense of depth and complexity. The piece is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Schubert's music.

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