Franz Liszt raised the genre of operatic paraphrases to its highest level, aiming to disseminate lesser-known operas, perfect new forms, and experiment with revolutionary piano technique.
Performer Biography
Roberto Cappello, the pianist on this album, won the prestigious 'Busoni Prize' in 1976 and is currently the Director of the Conservatoire 'Arrigo Boito' in Parma, Italy.
Compositional Technique
The piece Les jeux d'eaux à la Villa d'Este by Liszt is considered a forerunner of 'aquatic' impressionism, anticipating composers like Debussy and Ravel.
Compositional Technique
Liszt's Sonata Dante, also known as Après une lecture du Dante, treats the sonata form with imaginative freedom, sounding like an improvised piece despite its clear thematic structure.
Interpretation
Roberto Cappello's performances are described as interpretations where music, in its highest and purest essence, totally dominates the scene.
Recording & Production
These recordings were originally made by chance at the MisanoPianoFestival without the intention of publishing them.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Liszt's Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) cycles represent his lyrical and poetic side, where he developed his romantic conception of sound.
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