Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1844

Average_duration

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4:05

Franz Liszt's "Trockne Blumen (after Schubert, D. 795/7), S. 563/4" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1861. It is based on a song by Franz Schubert, which is the seventh song in his song cycle "Die schöne Müllerin." The piece was premiered by Liszt himself in Weimar, Germany, in the same year. The piece is divided into two movements. The first movement is an introduction, which is marked "Andantino." It begins with a simple melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the arpeggio becomes more complex. The introduction sets the mood for the piece, which is melancholic and introspective. The second movement is the main part of the piece, which is marked "Allegretto." It is a set of variations on the theme of Schubert's song "Trockne Blumen," which means "dry flowers" in German. The theme is played in the right hand, while the left hand provides an accompaniment that imitates the sound of a hurdy-gurdy, which is a type of musical instrument that was popular in Schubert's time. The variations in the second movement are characterized by their virtuosity and their emotional intensity. Liszt uses a variety of techniques to create different moods and textures, including rapid arpeggios, tremolos, and chromaticism. The variations become increasingly complex and intense as the piece progresses, culminating in a final section that is marked "Presto." This section is a tour de force of pianistic technique, with rapid runs and arpeggios that create a sense of urgency and excitement. Overall, "Trockne Blumen (after Schubert, D. 795/7), S. 563/4" is a masterful example of Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. It combines the emotional depth of Schubert's song with Liszt's own virtuosity and musical imagination, creating a piece that is both beautiful and challenging to play.

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