Liszt: Individual Character Pieces Part II - Volume 12
Complete Works for Solo Piano
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- Composer: Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
- Instrumentation: Piano
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- Size: 9.1 x 11.8 inches
- Pages: 120
Description
Volume I/11-12 of the New Liszt Edition contains character pieces. The period in which the pieces in volume 12 were written spans a good twenty years, and includes works both sacred and profane in inspiration, as the titles indicate. They are varied in mood and subject, and include funeral music, such as Trübe Wolken , Die Trauer-Gondel Nos. 1-2, the Trauervorspiel and Trauermarsch , the piece Am Grabe Richard Wagners , but also wedding music, the Epithalam , which was written for Ede Reményi's wedding; we can also find the only piece the composer wrote as a joke, entitled Carrousel de Madame P-N. Several pieces in this volume, first published in 1981, appeared here in print for the first time (Vexilla Regis prodeunt , Urbi et orbi).
As far as possible, the pieces are given in chronological order. As customary, there are two versions of the publication: a blue clothbound edition and a grey softcover edition. The preface, which gives the most important information on the contents and technical details, is identical in both versions, but only the former includes an English description of the sources and a critical commentary. Both versions include facsimiles of pages from Liszt's original autograph manuscript.
Works marked by an asterisk in the Contents are published here for the first time in print.
Contents
- Vexilla Regis prodeunt *, R 70, SW 185, NG2 A226
- Urbi et orbi *, R 69, SW/SH 184, NG2 A229
- Un portrait en musique, R 65, SW/SH 190, NG2 A241
- Ave Maria (aus den neun Kirchenchorgesängen), R 193b, SW/SH 504/2, NG2 A247
- Stabat Mater *, R (478), SW 579/3, SH 172b,
- Epithalam, R 189, SW/SH 526, NG2 A260
- Impromptu, R 59, SW 191, SH 192ii, NG2
- Recueillement, R 86, SW/SH 204, NG2 A280
- Sancta Dorothea, R 73, SW/SH 187, NG2 A278
- Carrousel de Madame P-N, R 60/b, SW/SH 214a, NG2 A271
- Toccata, R 60/a, SW/SH 197a, NG2 A295
- Resignazione (1. változat - 1st version - 1. Fassung), R (388), SW (263), SH 187a,
- in festo transfigurationis Domini, R 74, SW/SH 188, NG2 A300
- Romance oubliée - Vergessene Romanze, R 66b, SW/SH 527, NG2 A299
- Ave Maria (IV), R 194, SW/SH 545, NG2 A308
- Wiegenlied - Chant du berceau, R 58, SW/SH 198, NG2 A303
- Trübe Wolken - Nuages gris, R 78, SW/SH 199, NG2 A305
- Die Trauer-Gondel No. 1 - La lugubre gondola No. 1, R 81/I SW/SH 200/1, NG2 A319a
- R. W. - Venezia, R 82, SW/SH 201, NG2 A320
- Schlaflos!, R 79, SW/SH 203, NG2 A322
- Am Grabe Richard Wagners, R 85, SW/SH 202, NG2 A321
- Die Trauer-Gondel No. 2 - La lugubre gondola No. 2, R 81/II, SW/SH 200/2, NG2 A319
- Trauervorspiel and Trauermarsch, R 84, SW/SH 206, NG2 A334
- En reve, R 87, SW/SH 207, NG2 A336
- Unstern! - Sinistre, R 80, SW/SH 208, NG2 A312
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Liszt: Individual Character Pieces Part II - Volume 12
