Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1863 - 1864

Publication Date

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1865

Average_duration

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36:55

Movement_count

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4

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Franz Liszt's "Symphonies de Beethoven No. 5 (II) in C minor, S. 464/5" is a transcription of the second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Liszt composed this transcription in 1837, and it premiered in the same year in Paris. The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is a slow and melancholic piece, marked "Andante con moto." Liszt's transcription stays true to the original score, with the addition of some virtuosic flourishes and embellishments that are characteristic of his style. The transcription is written for solo piano, and it captures the full range of the orchestra's sound, from the soft and delicate moments to the powerful and dramatic climaxes. The piece is divided into three main sections. The first section is a somber and introspective theme that is introduced by the left hand of the piano. The right hand then takes over with a delicate and expressive melody that is accompanied by the left hand's arpeggios. The second section is more lively and energetic, with a faster tempo and a more rhythmic melody. The final section returns to the original theme, but with a more dramatic and intense interpretation. Liszt's transcription of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is a testament to his skill as a pianist and composer. He was able to capture the essence of the original piece while adding his own unique flair and virtuosity. The transcription has become a staple of the piano repertoire and is still performed and admired by pianists and music lovers around the world.

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