Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1873

Publication Date

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1873

Average_duration

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6:54

Movement_count

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5

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Hungarian Folksongs (5), S. 245 is a set of five piano pieces composed by Franz Liszt in 1853. The set was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The five movements are based on Hungarian folk melodies and are arranged for solo piano. The first movement, "The Nightingale," is a lively and playful piece that captures the joyful spirit of the bird's song. The second movement, "The Three Gypsies," is a slower and more melancholic piece that tells the story of three wandering gypsies. The third movement, "The Wedding," is a fast and energetic piece that captures the excitement and celebration of a traditional Hungarian wedding. The fourth movement, "The Lament," is a slow and mournful piece that expresses the sadness and grief of a lost love. The final movement, "The Battle and Defeat of Napoleon," is a dramatic and intense piece that depicts the defeat of Napoleon's army in Hungary. Liszt's Hungarian Folksongs (5), S. 245, is characterized by its use of Hungarian folk melodies and rhythms. The pieces are full of virtuosic piano techniques, such as rapid arpeggios and intricate fingerwork, which showcase Liszt's technical prowess as a pianist and composer. Overall, Hungarian Folksongs (5), S. 245, is a beautiful and evocative set of piano pieces that captures the essence of Hungarian folk music and showcases Liszt's mastery of the piano.

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