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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1881 - 1885

Publication Date

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1881 - 1954

Average_duration

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18:41

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's 'Valses oubliées (4), for piano, S. 215' is a set of four waltzes composed in 1881. The work was premiered by Liszt himself in Weimar, Germany, on October 22, 1883. The four waltzes are titled "Valse oubliée No. 1," "Valse oubliée No. 2," "Valse oubliée No. 3," and "Valse oubliée No. 4." The first waltz, "Valse oubliée No. 1," is marked "Mélancolique" and is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood. The piece begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with the left hand providing a rich harmonic foundation. The second waltz, "Valse oubliée No. 2," is marked "Poco allegro" and is more lively and playful than the first waltz. The piece begins with a sprightly melody in the right hand accompanied by a bouncy rhythm in the left hand. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with the left hand providing a driving rhythmic pulse. The third waltz, "Valse oubliée No. 3," is marked "Allegro moderato" and is characterized by its graceful and elegant melody. The piece begins with a flowing melody in the right hand accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with the left hand providing a delicate and nuanced accompaniment. The fourth waltz, "Valse oubliée No. 4," is marked "Lento" and is the most introspective and contemplative of the set. The piece begins with a haunting melody in the right hand accompanied by a sparse and atmospheric accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with the left hand providing a rich and complex harmonic foundation. Overall, Liszt's 'Valses oubliées (4), for piano, S. 215' is a beautiful and evocative set of waltzes that showcase Liszt's mastery of melody, harmony, and form. The set is characterized by its introspective and contemplative mood, as well as its graceful and elegant melodies.

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