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precipitato

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Liszt Hexameron

on: September 27, 2011, 03:06:57 PM

hello everyone! i've been interested in learning liszt's hexameron. i know its a rare work played these days, but it just seems like a really nice piece! i'd like some tips, like how hard do you think it is technically and musically...?

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magic_hands

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Re: Liszt Hexameron

Reply #1 on: October 09, 2011, 09:44:46 PM

I too once wanted to learn this piece. Technically I found it, apart from its obvious difficulties, quite under the hand and so easier than it sounds. That being said, it is still naturally extremely difficult to sustain such a variety of technique for twenty minutes. Ultimately, I decided against learning this piece simply because I didn't see too much going on there musically. Although time may change my mind... Anyway, good luck!