The Dies Irae chant, a musical element known since the 12th century, was formally included in the Catholic Mass in 1570 and became intertwined with the Totentanz (dance of death) tradition.
Compositional Technique
In Liszt's Dante Sonata, the F-sharp major key represents paradisiac beatitude, while D minor, borrowed from the Dies Irae, is associated with death.
Composer Biography
Around the age of 35, Liszt began to focus more on composition than performance, settling in Weimar.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Liszt saw deep connections between different art forms, believing that Raphael and Michelangelo increased his understanding of Mozart and Beethoven.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Liszt considered Italy the most suitable refuge for a poet, believing that in Italy one 'suffers and sings'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in STUDIO GLANZING, Vienna, in January 2012, using a Bösendorfer Imperial piano.
Performer Biography
Carlo Grante is a prolific pianist with a discography of over fifty CDs, including the complete sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti.
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