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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1876

Average_duration

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12:48

Franz Liszt's "Sonnambula de Bellini, Grosse Concert-Fantasie, S. 627" is a virtuosic piano transcription of the famous opera "La Sonnambula" by Vincenzo Bellini. Liszt composed this piece in 1839, and it premiered in Paris in the same year. The "Sonnambula de Bellini" is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a different theme from the opera. The first movement is an introduction that sets the stage for the rest of the piece. The second movement is a transcription of the overture to the opera, which features a lively and energetic melody. The third movement is a transcription of the aria "Ah! non credea mirarti," which is a beautiful and melancholic piece that showcases Liszt's ability to create a delicate and expressive sound on the piano. The fourth movement is a transcription of the aria "Ah! non giunge," which is a virtuosic piece that requires the pianist to play fast and accurately. The fifth movement is a transcription of the duet "Prendi, l'anel ti dono," which is a playful and lively piece that features a call-and-response between the two voices. The final movement is a transcription of the finale of the opera, which is a triumphant and joyful piece that brings the entire work to a satisfying conclusion. The "Sonnambula de Bellini" is a challenging piece that requires a high level of technical skill and musicality from the pianist. Liszt's transcription is known for its virtuosic passages, delicate phrasing, and expressive interpretation of the original opera. The piece is a testament to Liszt's ability to transform an operatic work into a virtuosic piano piece that captures the essence of the original work while showcasing the unique qualities of the piano.

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