THE MUSIC OF LISZT - HUMPHREY SEARLE

Though Franz Liszt is known to everyone for his virtuoso piano work, few people realize that he was also a key figure in the evolution of modern music. His more than 700 compositions, over half of which were written for piano, range from romantic impressionism to daring, experimental pieces that look forward harmonically to Debussy and Bartók. This book, written when the full significance of Liszt's achievement as a pioneer composer was coming to light, is easily the most authoritative study of his music available in English. In it, a noted composer and musicologist surveys his compositions in chronological order and in the medium for which they were written; examines in detail the most important pieces, many of which have been unjustly neglected; and fully reviews Liszt's place in history. Throughout his discussion the author emphasizes Liszt's extraordinary versatility. There are romantic pieces--the Harmonies poétiques et religieuses and the Années de pèlerinage; symphonic poems; austere, desolate pieces prophetic of later composers; songs; masterful symphonies--the Dante and the Faust; religious works--the St. Elisabeth and Christus oratorios; and many others. Also included is a biographical summary showing the relation between important compositions and events in Liszt's life. All in all, Liszt made a unique contribution to the music of our time. The author's book, which has been updated to include a discussion of works discovered since 1954, should be read not only by students of music, but also by every music lover intrigued by the legend of Liszt. View Full Review...

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