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Topic: Trying to get more into Liszt (Read 1597 times)

modderkevin

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Trying to get more into Liszt

on: June 13, 2022, 10:17:33 AM

So I’ve recently learned Sonetto 104 del Petrarca for my first Liszt piece and I’m wondering what other Liszt pieces I should be looking at going forwards. My most recent rep is Chopin Ballade No.1, Schubert Imromptu in C minor, Rachmaninoff-Kriesler Liebesleid, and most of Bach’s Partita No.1. I would really appreciate any suggestions that are appropriate for my level and pushing my skills but not impossible for me.

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anacrusis

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #1 on: June 13, 2022, 08:37:14 PM

With that repertoire you'll probably manage the famous Liebestraum no. 3 just fine!

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modderkevin

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #2 on: June 14, 2022, 02:26:06 AM

Quote from: anacrusis on June 13, 2022, 08:37:14 PM

With that repertoire you'll probably manage the famous Liebestraum no. 3 just fine!

Oh about that… I have a friend who is currently learning it and frequently tells me that if I learn the piece while he’s still learning it he will get mad at me. Could you please recommend something less famous? Thank you!

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mad_max2024

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #3 on: June 14, 2022, 12:55:35 PM

Is there anything in particular you like from Liszt?
You could just go on youtube, listen to all the liszt you can get your ears on and make note of which pieces connect with you.

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modderkevin

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #4 on: June 14, 2022, 03:04:48 PM

Quote from: mad_max2024 on June 14, 2022, 12:55:35 PM

Is there anything in particular you like from Liszt?
You could just go on youtube, listen to all the liszt you can get your ears on and make note of which pieces connect with you.

Yeah I guess you’re right. Upon doing more research on YouTube I’ve decided to tackle the rest of the 2nd set of Years of Pilgrimage as a long term goal(except for Dante sonata for obvious reasons). Thank you for your input!

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ranjit

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #5 on: June 14, 2022, 03:53:37 PM

Gnomenreigen and Waldesrauchen

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #6 on: June 15, 2022, 07:20:07 PM

I've listened to Liszt. He could not have been of this world.

I think if I were to try his material I'd first need a Bionic chip implanted to make me smarter, faster, stronger, better.

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ranjit

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #7 on: June 22, 2022, 06:52:53 PM

Quote from: geopianoincanada on June 15, 2022, 07:20:07 PM

I've listened to Liszt. He could not have been of this world.

I think if I were to try his material I'd first need a Bionic chip implanted to make me smarter, faster, stronger, better.

Haha it certainly feels that way. But it is achievable with enough time and effort (i.e. A LOT)

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anacrusis

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #8 on: June 22, 2022, 09:30:50 PM

Another wonderful Liszt classic:

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hmoll53

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #9 on: June 27, 2022, 05:26:13 PM

Late response. But the Impromptu S.191 is a decently known and breathtakingly beautiful work, it isn't too long and isn't too difficult either.

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Some Current Repertoire:
Scriabin: Sonatas 2,4 and 5
Chopin: Ballade 1,4, Scherzo 1
Rachmaninoff: Concerto 3
Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit
Barber: Sonata
Beethoven: Appassionata

yanliu55

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Re: Trying to get more into Liszt

Reply #10 on: August 02, 2022, 12:35:37 AM

Try the Concert Etudes, specifically Un Sospiro, the third one. Played it last year and it's really beautiful. Helps improve technique too.

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