Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1850

Publication Date

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1852

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's 'Caprices-Valses (3), S. 214' is a set of three waltzes composed in 1884. The piece was premiered in the same year in Budapest, Hungary. The three movements are titled "Caprice-Valse No. 1," "Caprice-Valse No. 2," and "Caprice-Valse No. 3." The first movement, "Caprice-Valse No. 1," is in the key of A-flat major and is marked Allegretto. It begins with a playful and light-hearted melody that is passed between the hands. The waltz rhythm is prominent throughout the piece, and Liszt uses various techniques such as arpeggios and trills to create a sense of movement and energy. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical and features a beautiful melody in the right hand accompanied by a flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The movement ends with a return to the playful theme from the beginning. The second movement, "Caprice-Valse No. 2," is in the key of F-sharp minor and is marked Allegro moderato. This movement is more dramatic and intense than the first, with a darker and more complex melody. The waltz rhythm is still present, but Liszt uses it in a more subtle way, creating a sense of tension and release throughout the piece. The middle section of the movement is particularly striking, with a haunting melody in the left hand accompanied by a swirling arpeggio in the right hand. The movement ends with a return to the dramatic theme from the beginning. The third movement, "Caprice-Valse No. 3," is in the key of G-sharp minor and is marked Allegro vivace. This movement is the most virtuosic of the three, with fast and intricate runs and arpeggios throughout. The waltz rhythm is again present, but Liszt uses it in a more complex and syncopated way, creating a sense of excitement and energy. The middle section of the movement is particularly impressive, with a rapid and intricate passage in the right hand accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left hand. The movement ends with a return to the fast and energetic theme from the beginning. Overall, Liszt's 'Caprices-Valses (3), S. 214' is a beautiful and virtuosic set of waltzes that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. The three movements are each unique in their character and style, but they are united by the waltz rhythm and Liszt's use of various techniques to create a sense of movement and energy. The piece is a testament to Liszt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers and pianists of all time.

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