IDAGIO | Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, S. 160-163 - Gesualdo & Marenzio: Madrigals 885470001210

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Ragna Schirmer
Amarcord
Franz Liszt
Carlo Gesualdo
Luca Marenzio

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Historical Context

The madrigal, a polyphonic setting of secular verse, was a crucial musical form during the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, originating around 1520 in Italy.

Historical Context

The d'Este family, important Renaissance patrons, influenced composers like Luca Marenzio and Carlo Gesualdo through their vocal ensemble, Concerto delle Donne.

Composer Biography

Franz Liszt called Étienne Pivert de Senancour's novel "Obermann," which explores philosophical observations and melancholy, "the book that always numbs my pain."

Cultural Impact

Lord Byron's verse epic "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage," published between 1812 and 1818, made him famous and introduced the 'Byronic hero' archetype.

Composition History

Liszt's "Tre Sonetti del Petrarca" were initially composed in 1838 for voice and piano, before being adapted for piano solo.

Composition History

Franz Liszt's "Années de Pèlerinage" (Years of Pilgrimage) were published between 1855 and 1883 and draw inspiration from various literary and artistic sources.

Composer Biography

Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa, received a musical education but became infamous for murdering his wife, her lover, and possibly his daughter in 1590.