Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1846 - 1852

Publication Date

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1852

Average_duration

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6:31

Franz Liszt's "Soirées de Vienne, No. 7 (after Schubert D. 365) S. 427/7" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1852. It is part of a set of nine pieces that Liszt arranged from Franz Schubert's "Valse-Caprices" for piano four hands. The piece was premiered by Liszt himself in Weimar, Germany, in 1852. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and is written in a waltz style. It consists of three main sections, with the first and third sections being in A-flat major and the middle section in C-sharp minor. The piece begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple waltz rhythm in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with some variations, and the left hand becomes more complex, adding more notes and rhythms. The middle section of the piece is more dramatic and intense, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The left hand plays a series of arpeggios and broken chords, while the right hand plays a virtuosic melody that is full of runs and trills. This section builds to a climax before returning to the gentle melody of the opening section. The final section of the piece is a variation of the opening melody, with some added flourishes and embellishments. The left hand continues to play a complex waltz rhythm, while the right hand plays the melody with more intensity and passion. The piece ends with a flourish, bringing the waltz to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, "Soirées de Vienne, No. 7" is a beautiful and elegant piece of music that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. It is a tribute to Schubert's original waltz, but Liszt's arrangement adds his own unique style and flair to the piece. The piece is a popular choice for pianists and audiences alike, and it remains a beloved part of the classical piano repertoire.

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