Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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before 1838

Publication Date

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1838

Average_duration

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6:31

Franz Liszt's "Ave Maria" is a piano transcription of two of Franz Schubert's most famous works, D. 489c and D. 839. Liszt composed this piece in 1852, and it premiered in the same year. The piece is divided into two movements, with the first movement being based on Schubert's D. 489c and the second movement on D. 839. The first movement of "Ave Maria" is a transcription of Schubert's "Ellens Gesang III," which is also known as "Ave Maria." This piece was originally composed as part of Schubert's music for Walter Scott's poem "The Lady of the Lake." Liszt's transcription of this piece is faithful to the original, with the piano imitating the vocal melody and accompaniment. The piece begins with a simple, yet haunting melody in the right hand, which is then joined by a flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with added embellishments, showcasing Liszt's virtuosic piano technique. The piece ends with a gentle, peaceful coda. The second movement of "Ave Maria" is a transcription of Schubert's "Ellens Gesang II," which is also known as "Hymne an die Jungfrau." This piece was also composed as part of Schubert's music for "The Lady of the Lake." Liszt's transcription of this piece is more complex than the first movement, with the piano imitating both the vocal melody and the orchestral accompaniment. The piece begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the right hand, which is then joined by a more complex accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with added embellishments, showcasing Liszt's virtuosic piano technique. The piece ends with a grand, triumphant coda. Overall, "Ave Maria" is a beautiful and faithful transcription of two of Schubert's most famous works. Liszt's virtuosic piano technique is on full display in both movements, with the piano imitating both the vocal melody and the orchestral accompaniment. The piece is a testament to Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist, and it remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire to this day.

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