Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Suite

Compose Date

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1838 - 1861

Publication Date

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1858

Average_duration

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45:52

Movement_count

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7

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Franz Liszt's 'Années de pèlerinage, 2nd Year Italie, S. 161' is a set of piano pieces that was composed between 1837 and 1849. The work was premiered in Weimar, Germany in 1858. It is the second of three sets of pieces that Liszt composed under the title 'Années de pèlerinage' (Years of Pilgrimage), which were inspired by his travels throughout Europe. The 'Années de pèlerinage, 2nd Year Italie' consists of seven movements, each of which is based on a different Italian city or region. The first movement, 'Sposalizio', is based on a painting by Raphael that depicts the marriage of the Virgin Mary. The piece is characterized by its flowing arpeggios and lyrical melodies. The second movement, 'Il penseroso', is based on a sculpture by Michelangelo that depicts a contemplative figure. The piece is characterized by its introspective and melancholic mood. The third movement, 'Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa', is based on a painting by the Italian artist Salvator Rosa. The piece is characterized by its lively and playful character. The fourth movement, 'Sonetto 47 del Petrarca', is based on a sonnet by the Italian poet Petrarch. The piece is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melodies. The fifth movement, 'Sonetto 104 del Petrarca', is also based on a sonnet by Petrarch. The piece is characterized by its virtuosic and dramatic character. The sixth movement, 'Après une lecture de Dante', is based on Dante's 'Divine Comedy'. The piece is characterized by its dark and brooding character, which reflects the mood of the poem. The final movement, 'Les jeux d'eau à la Villa d'Este', is based on the fountains at the Villa d'Este in Tivoli. The piece is characterized by its sparkling and virtuosic arpeggios, which evoke the sound of water. Overall, the 'Années de pèlerinage, 2nd Year Italie' is a highly virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Liszt's mastery of the piano. The pieces are characterized by their vivid depictions of Italian art, literature, and landscapes, and their ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and moods.

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