Liszt (1811–1886) the virtuoso: Transcriptions and arrangements
Listening:
Reminiscences de “Don Juan” (1841) (read this HANDOUT)
Bolet
Douze Etudes D’Execution Transcendante S139(1851)
3. Paysage
4. Mazeppa
5. Feux follets
8. Wilde Jagd
Howard
Reading: Review the former Grove Article on Liszt, familiarizing yourself with his life. The article is written by Alan Walker, one of the pre-eminent Liszt authorities. You should be familiar with sections 5 through 12; as well as 17, 20, 21, 23 and 25 of the Grove article.
David Cartledge 