Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Franz Liszt's "Legende Von Der Heiligen Elisabeth," a masterful orchestration that beautifully blends classical piano and orchestral elements. Released on July 15, 2014, under the esteemed Hungaroton label, this album is a testament to Liszt's genius and his ability to convey profound narratives through music.
Spanning over two hours and eighteen minutes, this extensive work is divided into two parts, each rich with intricate compositions and evocative melodies. The album tells the story of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a revered figure known for her piety and charitable works. Through a series of dramatic and lyrical pieces, Liszt masterfully depicts the various stages of Elizabeth's life, from her arrival at the Wartburg Castle to her eventual canonization.
The album features a diverse range of vocal and instrumental pieces, showcasing Liszt's versatility and depth as a composer. From choral works and arias to instrumental interludes, each track is meticulously crafted to convey the emotional and spiritual journey of its central character. The performances are brought to life by a talented ensemble, with each note resonating with the composer's intent and the listener's imagination.
"Legende Von Der Heiligen Elisabeth" is not just a collection of classical pieces; it is a journey through history, faith, and human emotion. Liszt's compositional prowess shines through in every track, making this album a profound and enriching experience for any classical music enthusiast. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Liszt's work or a newcomer to classical music, this album offers a compelling exploration of one of history's most revered figures, as seen through the lens of one of music's greatest composers.
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Tracks
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Introduction. Arrival of Elizabeth at the WarlburgFranz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Willkommen die Braut! (Chorus, Hermann)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: So leg' ich dieses theure Pfand (Hungarian Magnate, Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Was Vaterliebe treu vermag (Hermann)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Sieh um dich! (Landgrave Ludwig, Elisabeth)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Frohliche Spiele (Chorus of the Children) - Willkommen die liebliche Braut [Chorus]Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Landgrave Ludwig: Aus dem Nebel der Thaler erschalle hervor (Landgrave Ludwig)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Doch sieh, was schimmert (Landgrave Ludwig, Elisabeth)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Was seh' ich - Rosen! (Ludwig, Elisabeth, Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Ihm, der uns diesen Segen gab (Ludwig, Elisabeth, Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: The Crusaders: Ins heil'ge Land, in's Palmenland (Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Recitative. Versammelt hab'ich meine Treuen (Ludwig, Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Leb wohl, mein Weib! (Ludwig, Elisabeth, Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. I: Ins heil'ge Land, in's Palmenland (Chorus of the Crusaders)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Countess Sophie: Herein, herein! Hast du die Botschaft (Sophie, the Seneschal)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: O Tag der Trauer, Tag der Klage! (Elisabeth)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Entschieden ist Dein Loos (Sophie, Elisabeth, the Seneschal)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Die Pforte schloss sich hinter ihr, es hullt (the Seneschal, Sophie)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Elizabeth: Beruhigt ist das Toben (Elisabeth)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: O kindheitstraum! (Elisabeth)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Interlude. Sempre andante moderatoFranz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Hier wohnt Sie unterm Huttendache (Chorus of the Poor, Elisabeth, Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Die Lufte schauern kuhl (Elisabeth)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Der Schmerz Is aus (Chorus of Angels)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Solemn Burial of Elisabeth: InterludeFranz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Vereinigt seh' ich um den Thron (Emperor Frederick)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Mit Trauerkranzen kommen (Chorus of the People)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Der du im heil'gen Lande (Chorus of the Crusaders)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik
Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth, S. 2/R. 477: Pt. II: Decorata novo flore (Church-Chorus, Hungarian Bishops, German Bishops, the Whole Church-Chorus)Franz Liszt, Kolos Kováts, Erzsebet Komlossy, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Eva Andor, József Gregor, Lajos Miller, Gyorgy Bordas, Dusan Turinic, Eugenia Kraicirova, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Janos Ferencsik