This may be common knowledge, but i only recently yesterday discovered this recording of alfred cortot playing the liszt sonata. Mapleshade classical ms 07382 this recording is the first one i have heard from the small but fairly well known mapleshade company. Jan 24, 1978 this was the liszt b minor sonata, to which the young artist brought considerable imagination. Oct 23, 20 the complexities of liszts sonata in b minor make it ideal for presentation in an ipad app like the liszt sonata.
A stupendous recording of what is by academic consensus, at least the most important postbeethoven sonata. Violin sonata by cesar franck, in the transcription for piano solo by alfred cortot. Liszt sonata was a true successor of beethovens last sonatas and the inauguration of a new era in the history of form. It wasnt just the incredible beauty of his sound but also the flexibility of his timings especially the way he stretched the melody line, and the personal stamp he brought to it. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Jun 05, 2003 i f you like your liszt nimble and extrovert, then yundi lis account of the massive b minor sonata will appeal mightily. E normalmente solo publicamos articulos en espanol.
Liszthorowitz hungarian rhapsody no 2 horowitz rec 1953. The first work to fully exploit the potential of the modern concert grand, the liszt sonata is now one of the most frequently performed piano sonatas. This was the liszt b minor sonata, to which the young artist brought considerable imagination. With browning this is not liszt the abbey, but liszt the protowagnerian source, with scenes that could well be part of tannhauser.
Liszt has effectively composed a sonata within a sonata, which is part of the works uniqueness. I understand wiki naming conventions, but i think in this case the title should be sonata in b minor liszt or perhaps piano sonata in b minor liszt, with piano sonata liszt as a redirect. The liszt sonata is undoubtedly one of the peaks of the repertoire, and recordings are suitably copious, but when an artist of hamelins virtuoso pedigree wishes to tackle it no excuse. The catalogue numbers r21, s178 and w44 denote the liszt sonata in the later catalogues of liszts works prepared by raabe, searle and grove, and walker. Franz liszts sonata in b minor 1854 is arguably his finest composition and one of the greatest piano sonatas ever written. The complexities of liszts sonata in b minor make it ideal for presentation in an ipad app like the liszt sonata. One important point he had made was on how the themes are closely linked together through the technique of repetition as we all know now, the first page. The complete rca album collection catalog record only byron janis is one of the greatest american pianists of all time and, indeed, has been recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was not afraid to slow down or speed up without authorization in the score, in order to stress. This latter correction measures 277297 must have been among liszts later changes. Many accounts of this grand romantic warhorse emphasise its structural.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Liszts writing materials also disclose a series of changes in both his creative process and his revisions. Kenneth hamilton provided a detailed narrative of liszts sonata in b minor, combing through the entire score. Overview and analysis of the liszt piano sonata in b minor. The work was largely ignored and even reviled during the composers lifetime and didnt really enter the repertoire until horowitzs groundbreaking studio recording in 1932. Sonata in b minor funerailles transcendental etudes. Liszt horowitz hungarian rhapsody no 2 vladimir horowitz recorded in concert february 25,1953. I never thought about the liszt sonata this way, but it brings some different thoughts to liszt s masterpiece. Jul 09, 2015 this kind of formal plan held a strong attraction for liszt, and many of the works of his weimar period follow this model, besides the piano sonata in b minor also the first piano concerto is another example. As we all know now, the first page of liszts score presents all three main themes. For example, there is no way i can play most of the liszt sonata, or those of beethoven, according to the musical tempi, but i can certainly bring out depths of feelings.
The sonata unfolds in approximately 30 minutes of unbroken music. The 8 sign under a note always means add the lower octave in liszt s notation. This latter correction measures 277297 must have been among liszt s later changes. Incidentally, liszt doesnt mark these tempo shifts in his score. The text of liszt s b minor sonata 437 white paper for page 11. Sonata in b minor piano works by franz liszt on spotify. I heard this exciting, clear, captivating performance by mr. The program is nicely balanced between the weighty piano sonata in b minor and the colorful travel works that follow. Here in 1991 hes in full command of the notes, and his phrasing throughout is sober and thoughtful. The text of liszts b minor sonata 437 white paper for page 11.
For example, the last note of the sonata should not be removed and placed one octave lower, as rendered in this edition, but the right way is to merely add the lower octave, thus ending the sonata in an octave chord. He numbered over 700 compositions, dividing them into original works s. Put away the scores, turn down the lights and prepare to be swept. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Its overthetop in a directly virtuosic way and theres only so much of that you can take. One wishes sometimes for the fearless live takes of yore. Sonata in b minor piano works, an album by franz liszt, paul lewis on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Sonata in b minor piano works, an album by franz liszt, paul lewis on spotify. Cortot, alfrededitor the following text was automatically transcluded from category. The legend tells his story in an inspiring way that related to us all.
Whoever said the older generation of pianists took insane liberties with liszt as opposed to todays more informed and responsible modern players lied. Liszt s powerful masterpiece is difficult to understand, and even more devilishly difficult to play. Publication of volume 10 was announced in hofmeisters monatsbericht 1888, p. Liszt sonata is performed by smetona the new york times. The centerpiece of this release, the b minor sonata of liszt, was recorded live in carnegie hall on may 18, 1965 when richter was at the height of his powers, and only one week after vladimir horowitz had appeared on the same stage for his famous return recital. Mar 24, 2011 marcandre hamelin takes the technical challenges of liszt in his stride and presents a refreshingly cool take on these selected works, writes andrew clements. The mapleshade label has been known for their jazz, gospel. Ergo, a showpiece for a virtuoso but as an enduring work of art not so much. However, it is always referred to as liszts sonata in b minor. The sonata was published in the spring of 1854 and dedicated to robert schumann. Sonata in b minor etc by claudio arrau on amazon music. Sadly, many of todays amazing virtuoso pianists, who have a technique that i can only marvel at, seem to be playing only the notes. Liszt noted on the sonatas manuscript that it was completed on february 2, 1853, but he had composed an earlier.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. It was completed in 1853 and published in 1854 with a dedication to robert schumann. Franckcortot violin sonata piano solo transcription. There are virtues to taming the composers excesses, and if overly romanticized liszt bothers you, brendels way with the b minor sonata should appeal. While its four distinct movements are rolled into one, the entire work is encompassed within the traditional classical sonata scheme exposition, development, and recapitulation.
This kind of formal plan held a strong attraction for liszt, and many of the works of his weimar period follow this model, besides the piano sonata in b minor also the first piano concerto is another example. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Although liszt performed it for his enthusiastic disciples in weimar the work failed to impress brahms or clara schumann. One must be more possessed than the gadarene swine. The name causes pianists to tremble, perhaps even fall off their piano benches.
The other interesting thought that i have read was that liszt picked up where beethoven left off with his sonata in c minor, op. Played live by wagner stefani daragona malheiro prado on. First complete publication 1983 by editio musica budapest budapest. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It then focuses on the importance of this work in romantic period. A critical discography, part 1 piano collections june 30, 2015 november 16, 2015 f. Humphrey searle compiled a catalog of works written by franz liszt in 1966. Liszt sonata in b minor the classical music guide forums. For its cosmology to be evoked, a pianist has to broker a faustian deal with the fallen star of the morning. Sonatas are rather complex musical structures and different composers had contrasting interpretations of the form.
I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some. I f you like your liszt nimble and extrovert, then yundi lis account of the massive b minor sonata will appeal mightily. He was not afraid to slow down or speed up without authorization in the score, in. Martha argerich plays franz liszt the piano sonata in bminor s. The liszt sonata is undoubtedly one of the peaks of the repertoire, and recordings are suitably copious, but when an artist of hamelins virtuoso pedigree wishes to tackle it no. Surmounting the ultimate piano sonata franz liszts piano sonata in b minor demands the utmost from the performer in musical as well as technical terms. Liszt lost no time in giving printed copies of his sonata to those who might promote it.
Liszt noted on the sonata s manuscript that it was completed on february 2, 1853, but he had composed an earlier. For example, haydn and mozart generally had rigid forms mozart k. This essay starts from the background of piano sonata in b minor. Overview and analysis of the liszt piano sonata in b minor, s. During the 1930s and 40s horowitz was considered to be one of the most modern pianists before the. Mozart, schubert, berg and liszt 20191011 rso festival, helsinki recital. From liszt, scriabin, and debussy to the digital age music since 1900 download. It is an excellent resource for students and teachers alike and there is very rarely any need to visit another website or music store in search of sheet music. Liszt sonata in bminor 186 versions compared, february, 20 recommended recordings. I could give a measurebymeasure exegesis on this performance, but ill temper my enthusiasm to just share a few more moments that distinguish brownings remarkable rendition. There are several box sets that attempt to survey liszts solo piano oeuvre, but only three attempt to do this completely. I never thought about the liszt sonata this way, but it brings some different thoughts to liszts masterpiece.
Liszts powerful masterpiece is difficult to understand, and even more devilishly difficult to play the roughly 30 minute piece is one of franz liszts greatest achievements. Liszts sonata bears no opus number as he never gave opus numbers to any of his compositions. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of piano sonata in b minor, s. What is the most difficult piano sonata to perform. I will analyze the structure of this sonata, compare few scholars analysis and discuss how the technique of thematic use in the piece. Liszts sonata in b minor the piano virtuosos masterwork. Jan 01, 2001 listen to your favorite songs from liszt. Jorge bolet also brought refined moderation to this piece, yet he kept his tempos steady. Sonata in b minor, etc krystian zimerman by liszt, franz on cd. The 8 sign under a note always means add the lower octave in liszts notation. All of my students are members of pianostreet and many of my teacher colleagues have joined as well.
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