Liszt Vier Kleine Klavierstucke III - Adagio

[goldentone]

Late Liszt.

Enjoy.  Comments welcome.


Yamaha M302 with the Edirol R-09 HR.

[rachfan]

Hi goldentone,

I have to admit that this is the first time I've ever heard this character piece by Liszt.  From the style of it though, I can tell it's probably a late work.  I saw that this is No. 3, so was wondering how many pieces are in the set?  I don't have the score here, but believe you play the piece very nicely, making it expressive with good attention to touch, phrasing, dynamics and careful pedaling.  Lessor known works are usually harder to interpret, so I laud you for undertaking and sharing this piece here.

[furtwaengler]

I too am unfamiliar with this piece by Liszt. Thanks for introducing it! It sounds like one of Liszt's more meditative, spiritual contemplations, and I love that side Mr. Liszt. The piece itself is very clean, as is your recording of it. I shall look into the set. 

[goldentone]

It's a very nice set, Furtwaengler, and I might return to the audition room with another one.  I think too that it is meditative and spiritual.  There seems to be a real message in it.  I'm glad to introduce it to you.  Thanks for your comments.    

[pianowolfi]

Very beautiful and thoughtful, Goldy, thank you for posting this
I too think that late Liszt is something that is worth to be explored and played more.

[goldentone]

Hi Rachfan,

The set is four pieces, and translated, "Four little piano pieces."  And yes, it is a late work.  Definitely an intriguing piece.  It feels good to introduce something "new."  It's true, it does pose an interpretive challenge.  The coda sounds like you are entering another realm, or perhaps is a revelation of what preceded it.  I think Liszt is very deep here.  Thank you for your comments.  

[m19834]

Hi Goldentone, this is a first time listening experience with this piece for me, too .  Thanks for the introduction !  Very thoughtful playing .  What made you decide to pick this piece up ?  I would love to hear more of this set from you .

[goldentone]

Very beautiful and thoughtful, Goldy, thank you for posting this
I too think that late Liszt is something that is worth to be explored and played more.

Thanks, Wolfi!

[goldentone]

Hi Goldentone, this is a first time listening experience with this piece for me, too .  Thanks for the introduction !  Very thoughtful playing .  What made you decide to pick this piece up ?  I would love to hear more of this set from you .

You're very welcome!   What made me choose this piece. . . hmmm.  Well, I had been listening to Mark Anderson's playing of this set, and one day, around the first of the year, decided to take it up.

As for your wanting to hear more from the set, I'm thinking of going with No. 2, though I don't see it being my next recording.  Thanks, Karli.