Liszt HRs

[Teddybear]

Hello.

I remember seeing a thread about the relative difficulty of the Hungarian Rhapsodies - someone posted the whole list - but I couldn't find it. I tried really hard. 

Help!

T

[rob47]

they are all about the same difficulty. some longer and more demanding than others. 9's the most fun, the least musical, and I suppose, the hardest. But they are all about the same level.

[lisztwasgod]

I agree that 9 is probably the hardest and most fun (but 12 is in a VERY close second)...2 is overplayed, and most people overlook no's 1 and 8, which are two of my favorites. I am also partial to number 14, which cziffra played startlingly fast, but liszt also loved it so much he added it to his orchestral and piano fantasy on hungarian themes.

[jehangircama]

2 and 6 may be overplayed, but for me they are brilliant

[jehangircama]

13 and spanish(16) are also nice

[Teddybear]

Thanks for replying!

They're equally difficult? Hmm. I've only played No. 8 so far. I like 6 for its gladness and 15, too... so you think I could handle them?

T

[lisztwasgod]

im glad to hear youve played number 8...thats refreshing because its really profound for one of his lesser known rhapsodies...dont forget 12 though, which, coupled with nine, might be the hardest HR

[Teddybear]

im glad to hear youve played number 8...thats refreshing because its really profound for one of his lesser known rhapsodies...dont forget 12 though, which, coupled with nine, might be the hardest HR

Yeah, I really enjoyed playing that one. I found it unusually delicate and thoughtful.