Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1852

Publication Date

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1853

Average_duration

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9:38

Franz Liszt's "Polonaise brillante (after von Weber: Opp. 21 & 72), S. 455" is a virtuosic piano work that was composed in 1841. The piece is based on two polonaises by Carl Maria von Weber, Opp. 21 and 72, which Liszt arranged and expanded upon. The work was premiered by Liszt himself in Paris in 1841. The "Polonaise brillante" is divided into three movements. The first movement is a grand introduction that sets the stage for the virtuosic display to come. The second movement is a theme and variations based on Weber's Op. 21 polonaise. Liszt takes the simple theme and transforms it into a dazzling display of technical prowess, with rapid runs, arpeggios, and octave passages. The third movement is a scherzo based on Weber's Op. 72 polonaise. This movement is characterized by its playful and light-hearted nature, with rapid staccato passages and sudden shifts in dynamics. The "Polonaise brillante" is a prime example of Liszt's virtuosic style, with its rapid runs, arpeggios, and octave passages. The work also showcases Liszt's ability to transform simple themes into complex and dazzling displays of technical skill. The piece is a favorite among pianists and audiences alike, and remains a staple of the piano repertoire to this day.

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