Franz Liszt

Sheet music for Beethoven's Symphony Number Two, arranged for solo piano by Franz Liszt. "The name of Beethoven is sacred in art. His symphonies are at present universally acknowledged to be master-pieces; whoever seriously wishes to extend his knowledge or to produce new works can never devote too much reflection and study upon then. For this reason every way or manner of making them accessible and popular has a certain merit, nor are the rather numerous arrangements published so far without relative merit, though, for the most part, they seem to be of but little intrinsic value for deeper research. The poorest lithograph, the most faulty translation always gives an idea, indefinite though it be, of the genius of Michel Angelo, of Shakespeare, in the most incomplete piano-arrangement we recognize here and there the perhaps half effaced traces of the master's inspiration. By the development in technique and mechanism which the piano has gained of late, it is possible now to attain more and better results than have been attained so far. With the immense development of its harmonic power the piano seeks to appropriate more and more all orchestral compositions. In the compass of its seven octaves it can, with but a few exceptions, reproduce all traits, all combinations, all figuration's of the most learned, of the deepest tone-creations, and leaves to the orchestra no other advantages, than those of the variety of tone-colors and massive effects -- immense advantages, to be sure. Such has been my aim in the work I have undertaken and now lay before the musical world. I confess that I should have to consider it a rather useless employment of my time, if I had but added one more to the numerous hitherto published piano-arrangements, following in their rut; but I consider my time well employed if I have succeeded in transferring to the piano not only the grand outlines of Beethoven's compositions but also all those numerous fine details, and smaller traits that so powerfully contribute to the completion of the ensemble. My aim has been attained if I stand on the level with the intelligent engraver, the conscientious translator, who comprehend the spirit of a work and thus contribute to the knowledge of the great masters and to the formation of the sense for the beautiful. Rome, 1865. F. Liszt."

Sheet music for Beethoven's symphony number one, arranged for solo piano by Franz Liszt. "The name of Beethoven is sacred in art. His symphonies are at present universally acknowledged to be master-pieces; whoever seriously wishes to extend his knowledge or to produce new works can never devote too much reflection and study upon then. For this reason every way or manner of making them accessible and popular has a certain merit, nor are the rather numerous arrangements published so far without relative merit, though, for the most part, they seem to be of but little intrinsic value for deeper research. The poorest lithograph, the most faulty translation always gives an idea, indefinite though it be, of the genius of Michel Angelo, of Shakespeare, in the most incomplete piano-arrangement we recognize here and there the perhaps half effaced traces of the master's inspiration. By the development in technique and mechanism which the piano has gained of late, it is possible now to attain more and better results than have been attained so far. With the immense development of its harmonic power the piano seeks to appropriate more and more all orchestral compositions. In the compass of its seven octaves it can, with but a few exceptions, reproduce all traits, all combinations, all figuration's of the most learned, of the deepest tone-creations, and leaves to the orchestra no other advantages, than those of the variety of tone-colors and massive effects -- immense advantages, to be sure. Such has been my aim in the work I have undertaken and now lay before the musical world. I confess that I should have to consider it a rather useless employment of my time, if I had but added one more to the numerous hitherto published piano-arrangements, following in their rut; but I consider my time well employed if I have succeeded in transferring to the piano not only the grand outlines of Beethoven's compositions but also all those numerous fine details, and smaller traits that so powerfully contribute to the completion of the ensemble. My aim has been attained if I stand on the level with the intelligent engraver, the conscientious translator, who comprehend the spirit of a work and thus contribute to the knowledge of the great masters and to the formation of the sense for the beautiful. Rome, 1865. F. Liszt."

The collection includes the best vocal works by the great Hungarian composer: ' Three Petrarchan Sonnets' (1st version), O Lieb ('Dreams of Love'; 2'"' version), Freudvoll und leidvoll ('Joyful and sorrowful') and Oh, quand je dors... ('O in my dreams'), etc. For concert performance and educational practice. ContentsTre sonetti di PetrarcaSonetto 1 ("Rase pop trovo...)Sonetto 2 ("Benedetto sia'l giorno...")Sonetto 3 (G vidi in terra angelici costumi...")Oh, quandje dors... Paroles de V. HugoComment, disaient-ils. Paroles de V. HugoEnfant, sij 'etais roi. Paroles de V. HugoFreudvoll und leidvoll. Worte von J. W. GoetheDu bist wie eine Blume. Worte von H. HeineO lieb. Worte von F FreiligrathWo weilt er? Worte von L. RellstabHohe Liebe. Worte von L. UhlandSchwebe, schwebe, blaues Auge. Worte von F. DingelsstedtIch liebe dich. Worte von F. Ruckert

Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) was a seminal 19th-century composer, virtuoso, teacher, conductor, and author from Hungary. He is commonly hailed as one of the most important composers of the New German School, gaining fame in the early nineteenth century for his incredible skill as a pianist. He also played a significant role in the popularisation of wide range of music. Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition is perfect for studying and following the music, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

This volume contains the complete score for Franz Liszt's 1938 solo piano composition, "Grandes tudes de Paganini S.141". Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition is perfect for studying and following the music, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) was a seminal 19th-century composer, virtuoso, teacher, conductor, and author from Hungary. He is commonly hailed as one of the most important composers of the New German School, gaining fame in the early nineteenth century for his incredible skill as a pianist. He also played a significant role in the popularisation of wide range of music. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.