Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1843 - 1864

Publication Date

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1847 - 1883

Average_duration

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19:01

Movement_count

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3

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Franz Liszt's 'Sonetti di Petrarca (3), S. 270' is a set of three songs for solo piano, composed in 1838. The piece is based on three sonnets by the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, who lived in the 14th century. The three sonnets are numbers 47, 104, and 123 from Petrarca's collection of sonnets, 'Canzoniere'. The piece was premiered by Liszt himself in Paris in 1839, and it quickly became one of his most popular works. The three movements are each based on one of the sonnets, and they are played without pause. The first movement, based on sonnet 47, is marked "Agitato assai" and is characterized by its fast, virtuosic passages and dramatic contrasts. The second movement, based on sonnet 104, is marked "Piu mosso" and is more lyrical and introspective, with a flowing melody and delicate ornamentation. The final movement, based on sonnet 123, is marked "Allegro moderato" and is the most technically demanding of the three, with rapid arpeggios and complex rhythms. Overall, 'Sonetti di Petrarca (3), S. 270' is a masterful example of Liszt's virtuosic piano writing, showcasing his ability to create complex textures and dramatic contrasts. The piece is also notable for its use of programmatic elements, with each movement evoking the mood and themes of the corresponding sonnet.

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