Thanks visitor. I think it has something of a "French Liebestod" about it; whilst Liszt was comparatively restrained in his arrangement of Mild und leise, perhaps this is more akin to the character of Moszkowski's setting. I think that in any case it still packs a fair emotional punch. I'm quite pleased with the way it has come out.
This the best version ive heard to date. I was not even aware of this version at all prior to your post.
Appreciated - but now I'm curious. I know it's the best version I have done.. but what other versions are out there? I found one by a young French pianist on soundcloud and thought it was good, especially considering it was live.. are there any other ones extant?
Hi Ronde, I should have been more clear, version = arrangment not recording in my reply. I meant scores i had seen, not audio. I do believe yours is the only I know of.
I have to admit, that this piece was not one that I particularly cared for. Too many times, I have found it programed in concerts or on the radio. It has left me perplexed rather than satisfied, or at least, I did not find much to latch any interest in.However, your recording may have changed that. Lovely playing as well as a wonderful recording balance. The transcription is a bit overly melodramatic at times, but IMO you did it justice. Very enjoyable.