Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1838 - 1839

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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29:41

Movement_count

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3

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Franz Liszt's "Melodies hongroises (3) (after Schubert, D. 818), S. 425" is a set of three pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1847 and premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The three movements are based on melodies from Franz Schubert's "Divertissement à la hongroise" (D. 818), which was composed in 1824. The first movement, "Andantino," is a gentle and lyrical piece that features a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by a flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is based on the opening theme of Schubert's "Divertissement à la hongroise." Liszt's arrangement adds a few embellishments and variations to the original melody, but the overall character of the piece remains faithful to Schubert's original. The second movement, "Allegretto," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast and rhythmic melody in the right hand. The left hand provides a driving accompaniment that gives the piece a sense of urgency and excitement. Liszt's arrangement adds some virtuosic flourishes to the original melody, showcasing the technical prowess of the pianist. The third movement, "Vivace," is a fast and lively piece that features a complex and intricate melody in the right hand. The left hand provides a pulsing accompaniment that gives the piece a sense of momentum and energy. Liszt's arrangement adds some dramatic flourishes to the original melody, creating a sense of tension and release that builds throughout the piece. Overall, Liszt's "Melodies hongroises (3) (after Schubert, D. 818), S. 425" is a masterful arrangement of Schubert's original melodies. Liszt's virtuosic flourishes and dramatic embellishments add depth and complexity to the original melodies, while still maintaining the overall character and spirit of Schubert's music. The work is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and arranger, and remains a popular and beloved piece in the piano repertoire.

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