Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1875

Publication Date

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1876

Average_duration

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6:03

Franz Liszt's "Walhall aus Der Ring des Nibelungen (after Wagner), S. 449" is a piano transcription of the final scene from Richard Wagner's opera "Das Rheingold." Liszt composed the transcription in 1875, and it was premiered the same year in Weimar, Germany. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which corresponds to a different section of the original opera. The first movement, marked "Mäßig bewegt," is a transcription of the opening of the scene, in which the gods ascend to Valhalla. The second movement, marked "Langsam," is a transcription of the middle section of the scene, in which the gods enter Valhalla and are greeted by the Valkyries. The third movement, marked "Lebhaft," is a transcription of the final section of the scene, in which the gods celebrate their arrival in Valhalla. Liszt's transcription is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing, which captures the grandeur and drama of Wagner's original score. The first movement features sweeping arpeggios and thunderous chords, while the second movement is more lyrical and introspective, with delicate filigree and expressive melodies. The third movement is the most energetic of the three, with rapid runs and cascading octaves that build to a thrilling climax. Overall, "Walhall aus Der Ring des Nibelungen" is a masterful transcription that showcases Liszt's skill as a pianist and his deep admiration for Wagner's music. Its popularity among pianists and audiences alike has ensured its place as a beloved work in the piano repertoire.

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