Description

LISZT: Les Préludes - Symphonic Poem - EMB Study Scores

Z. 40126

Printed in Hungary

ASIN: B0000CYZUM

Product Details

Composer: Franz Liszt
Title: Les Préludes - Symphonic Poem
Series: EMB Study Scores
Instrument / Category: Symphonic Works
Genre: Romantic Music
Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest (EMB)
Editor: Rena Charnin Mueller
Format / Size: A/5
Number of Pages: 80
Language: Multilingual (English, Hungarian, German)

Product Specifications

Binding: Softcover
Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.3 x 8.3 inches
Weight: 3.2 ounces

Overview

Franz Liszt's "Les Préludes" is a groundbreaking symphonic poem that exemplifies the composer's innovative approach to orchestration and thematic transformation. This pocket-sized study score, part of Editio Musica Budapest's EMB Study Scores series, offers musicians and music enthusiasts an accessible way to delve into the intricacies of this Romantic masterpiece.

"Les Préludes" is based on a poem by Alphonse de Lamartine, which explores the concept of life as a series of preludes to the afterlife. Liszt's composition captures the essence of this idea through its rich orchestration, expressive melodies, and dramatic structure.

This study score is presented in a convenient A/5 format, making it easy to carry and study on the go. The multilingual text in English, Hungarian, and German ensures accessibility for a wide range of musicians and scholars.

Interesting Facts

Franz Liszt composed "Les Préludes" between 1848 and 1854.
The work was premiered in Weimar on February 23, 1854, with Liszt himself conducting the orchestra.
"Les Préludes" is considered one of the earliest and most influential examples of the symphonic poem genre.