Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody nº17 ( Middle section )

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Hey everyone !

A few weeks ago I started this Hungarian Rhapsody, by far one of the easiest Hungarian rhapsodies composed by Liszt. Still is my favourite one; it's so bewitching and dark ( It was composed on the last stage of Liszt, an obscure and dark Liszt.

I find very very interesting the structure and harmonies of this piece, but im not here to discuss it haha. I didnt have any problem in this piece but in the middle section, which I do not know how to use pedal correctly and control the intensity of both hands.

The middle section starts with tension, a crescendo and then it resolves on a triple F on the arpeggiated chords. Then it comes a descending octaves, in which I do not know how to use pedal. I put it gradually and try to reservate intensity for the end of the piece.

Today, I decided to record just the middle section, so if you could give me any tips, criticism, or anything about this piece i would be very thankfully. I'm open to everything, i'd really like to include this piece on my program for a concert on February, so I want to play it as perfect as I can. If I get answers today, I can record the entire piece tomorrow so you can help me with it all :p

Thanks !

I usually play it faster, but I played slow to make it more clear, because faster the pedal mixed with the intensity of the section makes it a bit confusing ( thats why I know that im playing it bad )

Also sorry for bad quality and sound ( and the image ), my mobile phone is very bad.

https://www.pianostreet.com/liszt-sheet-music/hungarian-rhapsodies/hungarian-rhapsody-17-d-minor.htm