Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Transcription

Compose Date

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1839

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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5:10

Franz Liszt's "Der Lindenbaum (after Schubert, D. 911/5), S. 561/7" is a solo piano piece that was composed in the 19th century. The piece is based on a song by Franz Schubert, which is part of his song cycle "Winterreise." Liszt's version of the song is part of his collection of transcriptions of Schubert's songs for solo piano. The piece was composed in 1860 and premiered in the same year. It is a single movement piece that is approximately four minutes long. The piece is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood, which is typical of Schubert's music. The piece begins with a simple and delicate melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand accompaniment becomes more complex. The piece then moves into a section with a more dramatic and intense mood, with the left hand playing a series of fast arpeggios while the right hand plays a soaring melody. The piece then returns to the original melody, which is played with more ornamentation and embellishment. The left hand accompaniment becomes more prominent, and the piece builds to a climax before returning to the delicate and introspective mood of the opening. Overall, "Der Lindenbaum" is a beautiful and haunting piece that captures the essence of Schubert's music. Liszt's transcription for solo piano is a testament to his skill as a composer and his admiration for Schubert's music.

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