Liszt: Carnet d'un pèlerin

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Cyril Huvé
Franz Liszt

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Franz Liszt, influenced by Lamennais, felt a strong religious calling from ages 15 to 18, stating his convictions included belief in his heart, God, and Freedom.

Compositional Technique

Liszt's 'Dante-Sonata' (Après une lecture du Dante) is written in D minor, like Mozart's 'Don Giovanni' Overture and Schubert's 'Death and the Maiden', but concludes in D major, symbolizing salvation.

Composition History

Liszt's 'Funérailles' (Funeral) was not an homage to Chopin, but a reaction to the bloody repression of the Hungarian revolution by Austrian forces in October 1849.

Performer Biography

Cyril Huvé, the pianist on this recording, was a disciple of Claudio Arrau, who considered him "one of his best continuators," and also received teaching from György Cziffra.

Recording & Production

The recording took place at 'La Grange aux Pianos' (The Pianos' Barn), a collection of historical pianos belonging to Cyril Huvé, located near George Sand's house in Nohant.

Instruments

The founder of Steinway & Sons, Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg, originally built 482 pianos in Germany before emigrating to the United States and establishing his new company.