Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1837 - 1838

Publication Date

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1838

Average_duration

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52:17

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's "Lieder von Schubert (12), S. 558" is a collection of twelve songs originally composed by Franz Schubert and arranged for solo piano by Liszt. The collection was composed in 1838 and premiered in the same year in Leipzig, Germany. The twelve songs included in the collection are "Erlkönig," "Gretchen am Spinnrade," "Der Müller und der Bach," "Aufenthalt," "Der Doppelgänger," "Die junge Nonne," "Du bist die Ruh," "Der Wanderer," "Frühlingsglaube," "Die Forelle," "Ständchen," and "Auf dem Wasser zu singen." Each song is arranged as a separate movement, with Liszt's virtuosic piano writing capturing the essence of Schubert's original vocal melodies. Liszt's arrangements are characterized by their technical demands, with intricate fingerwork and rapid runs and arpeggios throughout. Despite the technical challenges, Liszt's arrangements also capture the emotional depth and beauty of Schubert's original songs. Liszt's use of dynamic contrasts and expressive phrasing bring out the drama and pathos of each piece, from the haunting "Erlkönig" to the tender "Du bist die Ruh." Overall, "Lieder von Schubert (12), S. 558" is a masterful tribute to Schubert's songwriting, showcasing both Liszt's technical prowess and his deep appreciation for the emotional power of music.

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