Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Ode

Compose Date

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1860 - 1866

Publication Date

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1907

Average_duration

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32:15

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's 'Odes Funèbres (3), S. 112' is a set of three funeral odes composed in 1860. The work was premiered in Weimar, Germany, on October 1, 1860, with Liszt conducting the orchestra. The three movements are titled 'La Notte', 'Il Penseroso', and 'Lugubre Gondola'. The first movement, 'La Notte', is a somber and mournful piece that begins with a slow and melancholic melody played by the strings. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of brass and percussion, creating a sense of foreboding and darkness. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, played softly and mournfully. The second movement, 'Il Penseroso', is a more introspective and contemplative piece. The music is slower and more subdued than the first movement, with a focus on the solo piano and the strings. The melody is haunting and melancholic, with a sense of longing and sadness. The movement ends with a quiet and introspective coda, played by the solo piano. The final movement, 'Lugubre Gondola', is perhaps the most famous of the three. It is a dark and brooding piece, inspired by the death of Liszt's friend and fellow composer, Richard Wagner. The music is slow and mournful, with a sense of despair and hopelessness. The melody is played by the solo piano, with the orchestra providing a dark and ominous accompaniment. The movement ends with a quiet and mournful coda, played by the solo piano. Overall, 'Odes Funèbres (3), S. 112' is a powerful and emotional work that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music. The three movements are united by a sense of mourning and sadness, but each has its own unique character and mood. The work remains a popular and frequently performed piece in the classical repertoire.

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