Immerse yourself in the virtuosity of Franz Liszt with this captivating collection of his most celebrated piano concertos and works. Recorded in 1987 and released under the Warner Classics label, this album showcases Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major and Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, performed with unparalleled skill and passion. The album also features the dramatic "Totentanz," a paraphrase on the Dies Irae, and the lively "Fantasy on Hungarian Themes," highlighting Liszt's mastery of both technical brilliance and expressive depth.
György Cziffra takes the reins as the pianist, accompanied by the Orchestre De Paris under the direction of György Cziffra Jr. Cziffra's performance is a testament to his legendary status as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, bringing Liszt's compositions to life with his distinctive style and unmatched virtuosity.
Spanning over an hour and ten minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of Liszt's most iconic works. From the grandeur of the concertos to the fiery energy of the "Totentanz" and the folk-inspired melodies of the "Fantasy on Hungarian Themes," each piece is a testament to Liszt's enduring genius and his profound influence on the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Liszt's music or a newcomer eager to explore his extraordinary compositions, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagioFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace - Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Totentanz, S. 126 "Paraphrase über Dies irae"Franz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: I. Adagio sostenutoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: II. Allegro agitato assaiFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: III. Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: IV. Allegro decisoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: V. Marziale, un poco meno allegroFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125: VI. Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
Liszt: Fantasy on Hungarian Themes, S. 123Franz Liszt, György Cziffra, Orchestre de Paris, György Cziffra Jr.
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