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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1865

Average_duration

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11:49

Franz Liszt's "Fantasie über Beethovens Ruinen von Athen, S. 389" is a piano work that was composed in 1869. It was premiered in the same year by the composer himself in Budapest. The piece is divided into three movements and is based on the overture to Ludwig van Beethoven's incidental music for the play "The Ruins of Athens." The first movement of the "Fantasie über Beethovens Ruinen von Athen" is marked "Largo con gran espressione" and begins with a somber and melancholic melody played in the left hand. The right hand then enters with a series of arpeggios that gradually build in intensity. The movement features a number of variations on the main theme, with Liszt showcasing his virtuosic piano technique through a series of rapid runs and trills. The second movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is a lively and energetic scherzo. It features a playful and syncopated melody that is passed between the hands, with Liszt using a variety of rhythmic devices to create a sense of momentum and excitement. The movement also includes a number of virtuosic passages, with Liszt demonstrating his technical prowess through a series of rapid runs and arpeggios. The final movement of the "Fantasie über Beethovens Ruinen von Athen" is marked "Presto agitato" and is a fast and frenetic finale. It begins with a series of rapid and dissonant chords that gradually build in intensity, before giving way to a series of virtuosic runs and arpeggios. The movement features a number of variations on the main theme, with Liszt using a variety of techniques to create a sense of drama and tension. Overall, the "Fantasie über Beethovens Ruinen von Athen" is a virtuosic and technically demanding work that showcases Liszt's mastery of the piano. It is also a tribute to Beethoven, with Liszt using the composer's music as a starting point for his own creative exploration.

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