This piece is a revision of an earlier version from 1838, the etudes dexecution transcendente dapres paganini, s. Jorge bolet achieved a remarkable level of pianistic beauty in this studio recording of liszt s transcriptions of 12 songs by franz schubert. Published 1847 by haslinger vienna and schlesinger paris. Whoever said an aristocrat never hurries might well have referred to jorge bolet s liszt recordings for decca, now conveniently gathered together in a spacesaving, budgetpriced boxed set. Buy jorge bolet rediscovered liszt recital by franz liszt, jorge bolet from amazons classical music store.
These recordings have previously only been available separtely. Over 11 years after jorge bolets death, his decca liszt recordings have been rereleased en masse. Consiste in una riscrittura per piano costruita sulla melodia finale del concerto per violino n. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Cuban virtuoso pianist jorge bolet was a king of liszts piano music. Jorge bolet is at his best in the virtuoso pieces of this program, but he can also be very expressive like in the passionate account of schumanns third sonata or in griegs dolorous ballade op. In addition, bolets tempos rarely move faster than liszts arching melodies can be projected by the human voice. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Liszt became renowned throughout europe for his great skill as a performer during the 1800s. The musical treasures of yesterday the sound technology of today bescol compact classics. Adagio by jorge bolet and london philharmonic orchestra and sir. Liszt was a great fan of paganini and after hearing one of his performances decided to become the equivalent of paganini on the piano. His tempi are restrained, doing justice to the many nuances in each piece.
Liszt etudes dexecution transcendante boletjorge bolet liszt etudes dexecution transcendante. These were made almost entirely between 1978 and 1985 in other words, at the time of the pianists lateblossoming celebrity. Themes from the piano piece were also used in the symphonic poem mazeppa, s. Allegretto e176franz liszt 18111886 free sheet music supplied by. Franz liszt, jorge bolet franz liszt the piano works. Bolet was in his mid60s when he embarked on this series, and he harbored no inclination to outdazzle his younger lisztian cohorts. Among his teachers were leopold godowsky, and moriz rosenthal the latter an outstanding pupil of franz liszt. Elle est fondee sur le dernier mouvement du concerto pour violon n. Bolets touch, velvety yet penetrating, is a miracle, and he caresses each phrase as if it is taken from an operatic aria. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Jorge bolet 15 november 1914 16 oktober 1990 was a kubaansgebore amerikaanse virtuoos pianis en onderwyser.
Jorge bolet achieved a remarkable level of pianistic beauty in this studio recording of liszts transcriptions of 12 songs by franz schubert. This is the best survey of liszt on 2 cds you can get at that price. Partition, piano, partition piano, piano score, partitions piano created date. Passages often treated mechanically, such as the unisons at the outset of mephisto waltz no.
Piano works box set to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Bolet s touch, velvety yet penetrating, is a miracle, and he caresses each phrase as if it is taken from an operatic aria. One of the greatest interpreters of liszt, jorge bolet recorded eight volumes of his solo piano musicfor decca. Youre guaranteed to profit by investing in this collection, for bolet s subtle, seasoned mastery grows on you with each rehearing. He is said to have been the most technically advanced and perhaps greatest pianist of all time. Jorge bolet plays liszt deccalondon, 1990 jorge bolet rediscovered liszt recital enr. When he was a young pianist just starting out, fifty copies of his engraved image were sold on the first day they went on sale. Jorge bolet rediscovered liszt recital by franz liszt. Erlkonig transcription for piano by davidhertzberg. Sonata in b sophia agranovich pn armonioso classics 212764 59. Concerto for violin, piano and string quartet in d major. Whoever said an aristocrat never hurries might well have referred to jorge bolets liszt recordings for decca, now conveniently gathered together in a spacesaving, budgetpriced boxed set. Jorge bolet november 15, 1914 october 16, 1990 was a cubanborn american virtuoso pianist and teacher. The little bell final movement of the violin concerto no.
Beethovens fifth piano concerto is definitely not interesting enough to match the level of the solo performances. Franz liszt october 22, 1811 july 31, 1886 was a hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, and teacher. Bolet was in his mid60s when he embarked on this series, and. Franz liszt philips, 1999 the art of jorge bolet, volume i. Leopold godowski en moriz rosenthal laasgenoemde te wete n briljante leerling van franz liszt. His tone is subtle and varied, the melody lines sing and the accompanying motifs are clear and lucid. Cuban virtuoso pianist jorge bolet was a king of liszt s piano music.
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