Liszt Concert Etude: 'Un Sospiro' on 1901 Bechstein grand

Liszt's Concert Etude No. 3 in D flat major has the nickname 'Un sospiro' ("a sigh"). It was composed in the late 1840s when Liszt was still a travelling virtuoso pianist. It is one of his most popular works, with it's delicate arpeggios and passage work intertwining with one of the composer's most beautiful melodies. It appears to have been one of Liszt's favourite works and he was still playing and teaching it regularly into old age.
Performer: Jonathan Bradley
Piano: Bechstein Model Va (1901) restored by Patrick Elms, Albany WA
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[@pianothingsmusic]

Elegance and technical finesse - this is awesome to watch and to listen to, Jonathan!! Absolutely fantastic rendition of this masterpiece! 🤩

[@jonathanbradley8698]

Thanks so much for your generous comment Cornelia, it means a lot! 😊

[@juliane_steinwachs-zeil]

Played so beautifully and touchingly! Bravo!!! 😊👏👏👏🌷

[@jonathanbradley8698]

Thank you Juliane, I appreciate it! 😊

[@adriandegraaf2444]

Thanks Jonathan. This is so lovely. Just what we need today in this crazy world.

[@jonathanbradley8698]

I agree with you! Thanks Adrian 😊

[@stefan.kraus-composer]

Fantastic, Jonathan!

[@jonathanbradley8698]

Thank you Stefan! 😊