The lack of editions in different vocal ranges for composers like Liszt means their vocal works are less known and less frequently performed on concert stages.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Liszt's enthusiasm for Victor Hugo, a prominent French author, extended beyond vocal works, inspiring two extended symphonic poems: Mazeppa and Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne.
Compositional Technique
Unlike most song composers, Liszt's songs have been handed down in several variants and versions, offering multiple alternatives for performance.
Performer Biography
Katharina Konradi is the first soprano from Kyrgyzstan to achieve an international career as a Lied, concert, and opera singer.
Critical Reception
The Carl Alexander edition of Liszt's songs, published in 1919-1922, exclusively published them in their original key, which hindered their popularity.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, a Central European composer, was a rare polyglot for his time, mastering French in addition to German and avidly reading contemporary French poetry.
Interpretation
The performers created an "imaginary song cycle" of Victor Hugo settings for this album, combining all of Liszt's Hugo settings (except Gastibelza) in a collage-like succession.
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