Memorable tribute from one musical genius to another, reproduced from authoritative editions, reveals Liszt's remarkable capacity for translating orchestral effects into pianistic terms. An astonishing, brilliant, and sensitive tribute to the master by the 19th-century's greatest piano virtuoso. Content :
Preface: Liszt's handwritten note
Preface: English translation
Introduction
Glossary
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21
I. Adagio molto-Allegro con brio
II. Andante cantabile con moto
III. Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace
IV. Adagio-Allegro molto vivace
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36
I. Adagio molto-Allegro con brio
II. Larghetto
III. Scherzo: Allegro
IV. Allegro molto
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major ( Eroica ), Op. 55
I. Allego con brio
II. Marche funèbre: Adagio assai
III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
IV. Finale: Allegro molto
Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60
I. Adagio-Allegro vivace
II. Adagio
III. Allegro vivace
IV. Allegro, ma non troppo
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
I. Allegro con brio
II. Andante con moto
III. Scherzo: Allegro
IV. Allegro