Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1839

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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9:47

Movement_count

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3

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Franz Liszt's "Adelaide (I) (after Beethoven Op. 46), S. 466i" is a solo piano transcription of Ludwig van Beethoven's song "Adelaide." Liszt composed this piece in 1841, and it premiered in the same year in Paris. The piece consists of two movements. The first movement is a transcription of the vocal melody, which is played by the right hand. The left hand provides accompaniment in the form of arpeggios and chords. The second movement is a variation on the first movement, with the left hand taking on a more prominent role in the accompaniment. One of the characteristics of this piece is its use of virtuosic piano techniques. Liszt was known for his technical prowess on the piano, and he incorporates many challenging passages into this transcription. The piece also showcases Liszt's ability to create a rich and expressive sound on the piano, particularly in the first movement where he captures the emotional intensity of Beethoven's original song. Overall, "Adelaide (I) (after Beethoven Op. 46), S. 466i" is a beautiful and challenging piece that showcases Liszt's skill as a pianist and composer. Its premiere in Paris in 1841 was well-received, and it remains a popular piece in the classical piano repertoire today.

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