Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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before 1883

Publication Date

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1883

Average_duration

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7:13

Franz Liszt's "Soirées de Vienne, No. 6 (III; after Schubert D. 969 & 779) S. 427/6iii" is a piano piece that was composed in 1852. It was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The piece is part of a set of nine pieces that Liszt composed, which were inspired by the waltzes of Johann Strauss II. The set was titled "Soirées de Vienne" and was published in 1853. The piece is divided into three movements, with the third movement being based on two waltzes by Franz Schubert, D. 969 and D. 779. The first movement is in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Allegro moderato." It begins with a lively and playful melody that is reminiscent of a Viennese waltz. The second movement is in the key of E-flat major and is marked "Andantino." It is a slower and more lyrical movement that features a beautiful melody that is played in the right hand while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The third movement is in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Allegro vivace." It is the most complex and challenging movement of the piece, as it combines the two Schubert waltzes into a single piece. The movement begins with a lively and energetic melody that is based on the first Schubert waltz. This is followed by a more subdued section that is based on the second Schubert waltz. The two themes are then combined and developed in a virtuosic display of Liszt's piano technique. Overall, "Soirées de Vienne, No. 6 (III; after Schubert D. 969 & 779) S. 427/6iii" is a beautiful and complex piece that showcases Liszt's mastery of the piano. It is a tribute to the Viennese waltz tradition and to the music of Franz Schubert. The piece is challenging to play, but it is a rewarding experience for both the performer and the listener.

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