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Liszt Ferenc: Free Arrangements XIII | Sheet Music

Ferenc Liszt, New Edition of the Complete Works, Series II (Free Arrangements and Transcriptions for Piano Solo), Vol. 13

Product Information

Catalog Number: 12402A
ISMN: 9790080300312 / 979-0080300312
Product Type: Sheet Music
Title: Liszt Ferenc: Free Arrangements XIII
Series: New Liszt Edition
Genre: Complete Edition
Setting: Piano
Period: Romantic
Language: English, German
Length: 204 pages
Format: 23 x 30 cm
Weight: 1.046 kg
Published: November 2005
Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó

Overview

This volume marks the conclusion of Series II of the complete edition of Liszt’s free arrangements and transcriptions for piano solo. Series I—which featured Liszt's original two-hand piano works (Volumes 1–18)—was completed in 1985. With this volume, covering transcriptions of works by other composers (Volumes 1–24), the project comes to an end.

The works presented here date from Liszt’s so-called "late" period. They include monumental transcriptions such as the Finale de Don Carlos (1867) and Aida (1878), both based on operatic themes by Verdi, as well as fifteen additional transcriptions composed in the intervening years. Among these, pieces such as Am stillen Herd, the Ballade, and Walhall are based on themes by Wagner. A distinctly Hungarian element is woven throughout the volume with selections like Szép Ilonka (after Mihály Mosonyi), the Introduction and Hungarian March (from Count Imre Széchényi), and a set of five Hungarian Folk Songs. Additional transcriptions include La Marseillaise (by Rouget de Lisle), one work each by Gizycka-Zamoyska, Schumann, Bülow, and Spohr, two by Lassen, and dance pieces by Herbeck and Pezzini. An appendix presents an early version of one of Lassen’s transcriptions, Löse, Himmel, meine Seele.

Two versions of this edition are available—a blue hard clothbound version and a soft paperbound version. Both share an identical preface outlining essential technical and musical aspects, while the detailed source descriptions and critical commentary appear only in the hardbound edition. Early pages feature reproductions of Liszt's original manuscript pages, offering a deeper insight into the composer's creative process.

German Translation – Überblick

Dieser Band bildet den Abschluss der Serie II der Gesamtausgabe von Liszts freien Átdolgozások und Transkriptionen für Klaviersolo. Während die Serie I (Originalwerke für zwei Hände, Bände 1–18) 1985 vervollständigt wurde, markiert dieser Band aus Serie II (Transkriptionen fremder Komponisten, Bände 1–24) das Ende des Projekts.

Die in diesem Band enthaltenen Werke stammen aus Liszts sogenannter „später“ Periode. Enthalten sind monumentale Transkriptionen wie das Finale de Don Carlos (1867) und Aida (1878), beide basierend auf Opernmotiven von Verdi, sowie weitere fünfzehn Transkriptionen, die in der Zwischenzeit entstanden sind. Unter diesen bearbeiten Stücke wie Am stillen Herd, die Ballade und Walhall Themen von Wagner. Ein unmissverständlicher ungarischer Faden zieht sich durch Szép Ilonka (nach Mosonyi Mihály), die Einleitung und der ungarische Marsch (von Graf Imre Széchényi) und die 5 ungarischen Volkslieder. Transkriptionen von La Marseillaise (Rouget de Lisle) sowie einzelne Werke von Gizycka-Zamoyska, Schumann, Bülow und Spohr, zwei von Lassen und Tanzstücke von Herbeck und Pezzini runden das künstlerische Schaffen dieser Periode ab. Im Anhang wird eine Frühfassung einer Lassen-Transkription, Löse, Himmel, meine Seele, wiedergegeben.

Product Features

Comprehensive Repertoire:
• Features a curated selection of Liszt’s late-period transcriptions, including monumental works based on operatic themes by Verdi, as well as transcriptions incorporating themes by Wagner.
• Includes distinctly Hungarian selections (Szép Ilonka, Introduction and Hungarian March, and 5 Hungarian Folk Songs) alongside transcriptions of La Marseillaise and works by other notable composers.
Scholarly Edition:
• Part of the New Liszt Edition, this volume completes Series II, complementing the original piano works presented in Series I.
• A detailed preface provides essential technical and musical insights, while the hardbound edition offers extensive source descriptions and critical commentary.
Dual Binding Options:
• Available in both a blue hard clothbound version (with comprehensive source and critical materials) and a soft paperbound version.
• Reproductions of Liszt’s original manuscript pages at the beginning of both versions offer a rare glimpse into his creative process.
Multilingual Content:
• The edition is presented in English and German, making it accessible to an international audience of performers and scholars.

Interesting Facts

Artistic Evolution:
• The volume reflects Liszt's mature period and his innovative approach to transforming and reinterpreting the works of other composers into virtuosic piano arrangements.
Cultural Diversity:
• The inclusion of Hungarian-themed pieces highlights Liszt’s deep connection with his national heritage, while transcriptions from various European sources underscore the eclectic influences of his late period.
Critical Insight:
• The inclusion of early manuscript facsimiles not only enhances the visual appeal but also provides invaluable insight into Liszt’s compositional process and revisions.

Track Listing Highlights

(Selected Examples)

Finale de Don Carlo de Verdi. Coro di festa – Marcia funebre
Fantaisie sur l'opéra hongrois 'Szép Ilonka' de Mosonyi
Tanzmomente von Johann Herbeck 1. (G-major)
Tanzmomente von Johann Herbeck 2. (A minor)
La Marseillaise. Chant de guerra by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle
'Am stillen Herd' Lied aus Richard Wagners 'Meistersinger'
Ballade aus der oper 'Der fliegende Holländer' by Richard Wagner
2 Lieder von Eduard Lassen 1. ('Ich weil' in tiefer Einsamkeit)
Walhall from Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen
Aida di Giuseppe Verdi. Danza sacra e Duetto finale
'Löse, Himmel, meine Seele' – Lied von Eduard Lassen (1st version)

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