The third concert etude in D-flat major from Liszt's Trois etudes de concert will challenge advanced pianists with its constant hand-crossings and varying number of cascading notes per measure in the accompaniment. A lovely pentatonic melody is embedded in the rolling arpeggio-like patterns, frequently played by alternating hands throughout the piece. Keeping this cantando melodic line distinct and phrased while transparently maintaining the flowing accompaniment is the primary challenge of this masterwork. This edition is based on Musikalische Werke herausgegeben von der Franz Liszt-Stifung, Series II, edited by Ferruccio Busoni.

Francis Hueffer (1845-89) was born and studied music in Germany, but moved to London in 1869 to pursue a career as a critic and writer on music. He edited the series 'The Great Musicians' for Novello and Co., was music critic of The Times, wrote libretti for some now-forgotten operas, and was an early advocate and interpreter to the British of Wagner. As well as writing Wagner in his own 'Great Musicians' series (1881), and Richard Wagner and the Music of the Future (1874), he translated the correspondence of Wagner and Liszt. This fascinating two-volume selection, published in 1888, covers the period 1841-61. Hueffer signals in his preface the importance to Wagner of the encouragement of Liszt - an established performer when Wagner was barely known and widely ridiculed, a musical mentor, an enthusiastic critic and eventually a father-in-law.

Masterful transcriptions include Rossini's "La Danza," Bach's "Organ Fantasy and Fugue in G minor," Beethoven's "Joyous gathering of the peasants" from the "Pastorale" Symphony, Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" and "Dance of the Elves" from A Midsummer Night's Dream, "The Trout" and "Erlkonig" by Schubert, the "Polonaise" from Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, and many others.

One of the greatest piano virtuosos of all time, Franz Liszt composed piano music marked by its technical brilliance, innovation, and imagination. This collection presents authoritative miniature score editions of two staples of the repertoire: Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major and his Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major.
The works are reproduced here from authoritative editions, complete with bar-numbered movements for easy reference. Affordable, durable, and portable, this miniature score edition is ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall.

Francis Hueffer (1845-89) was born and studied music in Germany, but moved to London in 1869 to pursue a career as a critic and writer on music. He edited the series 'The Great Musicians' for Novello and Co., was music critic of The Times, wrote libretti for some now-forgotten operas, and was an early advocate and interpreter to the British of Wagner. As well as writing Wagner in his own 'Great Musicians' series (1881), and Richard Wagner and the Music of the Future (1874), he translated the correspondence of Wagner and Liszt. This fascinating two-volume selection, published in 1888, covers the period 1841-61. Hueffer signals in his preface the importance to Wagner of the encouragement of Liszt - an established performer when Wagner was barely known and widely ridiculed, a musical mentor, an enthusiastic critic and eventually a father-in-law.

Volume II of Beethoven's Symphonies (Nos. 6-9) as transcribed for piano solo by Franz Liszt. 228 pages. Contents: No. 6, Opus 28 in F Major * No. 7, Opus 92 in A Major * No. 8, Opus 93 in F Major * No. 9, Opus 125 in D Minor.

The Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, written between 1831 and 1832, is marked "Presto con fuoco." The piece is very dark, dramatic, and lively. The Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, was composed and published in 1837, and described by Schumann as "overflowing with tenderness, boldness, love and contempt." The Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor is the most tightly constructed and grandest of the four scherzos. His final Scherzo, No. 4 in E major, was written in 1842, is generally calmer, and is based on a Polish folk song. The Fantasy in F minor was composed in 1842, 7 years before Chopin's death in Paris.

This outstanding new compilation of piano works by the supreme piano virtuoso of the 19th century includes such masterworks as S"onetto 104 di Petrarca, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, Un Sospiro" (Concert Etude No. 3 in D-flat major), Funerailles (from "Annees de pelerinage"), "Consolation No. 3 in D-Flat major, Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat major, " and "La Campanella" (Paganini Etude No. 3). Reprinted in one convenient, modestly priced volume that will be treasured by students, musicians, and music lovers.

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Liszt made significant contributions to piano literature. Consolations and Liebestraume were first published in 1850 and have become Liszt's most approachable and recognizable pieces. With historical and performance notes. Late Intermediate Level.

(Piano Collection). Contents: Consolations Nos. I-VI * Liebestraume (Dream of Love).

Contents: Etude No. 1 in G Minor * Etude No. 2 in E Flat * Etude No. 3 (La Campanella) * Etude No. 4 in E * Etude No. 5 (La Chasse) * Etude No. 6 in A Minor.

This classic text represents the definitive account of the life of the great Polish pianist/composer, Frederic Chopin. The story is told by his friend and colleague, the legendary Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt-the ideal man to relate the brief, but brilliant life of Chopin. Liszt's proximity to the subject and insightful accounts make this biography resonate as few can.

Recording of pianist Lazar Berman's renowned concert in Tokyo in 1988. The works performed are 'Apres une Lecture de Dante', 'Sposalizio' and 'Annees de Pelerinage II - Italie, Venezia and Napoli', by Franz Liszt; 'Moment Musical No. 4 in E minor, Op. 16 No. 4', by Sergei Rachmanainov; 'Ave Maria' arr. Liszt, by Franz Peter Schubert; 'Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11', by Robert Schumann and 'Isoldes Liebestod' arr. Liszt, by Richard Wagner.