I always liked Un Sospiro because it is the perfectly balanced combination between Liszt's virtuosity and his musical expression of emotion and beauty.
The first study, Il Lamento, really foreshadows the type of dense and complex textural writing that would later be employed in the works of Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and other composers after Liszt. I am especially reminded of Rachmaninoff Etude Opus 39 No 5. There’s that same complex textural accompaniment and polyrhythmic pulse & drive, with the melody hidden within the constantly changing & fluctuating, but consistently dense, progressions and configurations. Liszt was such a brilliant figure in music; too often relegated to the showman and writer of virtuoso showpieces. Too little attention, even still, is given to his serious compositions and the influence he had, which, in my opinion, puts him head and shoulders with Bach and Beethoven as a paradigm-shifter. Symphonic poems, the foreshadowing of and influence on Impressionism/Late Romantic/Atonal writing, the revolutionizing of piano technique and piano technical writing, the solo recital as a serious medium, turning the piano the side so that the pianist and piano can be simultaneously seen, the list goes on and on. The profound influence of this great cannot be overstated. I adore the other great Romantics, Brahms, Schumann, and of course, everyone’s beloved (and mine as well) Chopin. However, Liszt needs a great level of appreciation. I’d argue that none of the other Romantics, despite the stunning beauty of their work, had a greater influence on the composers and work that was to come after them than Liszt.
I am honestly amazed that one person could dream up such wonderous music, and then be followed by other people who could play it with such technical skill and compelling artistry.
I know some people consider Un Sospiro to be a little schmaltzy, but my Gods what a beautiful melody, especially the way it emerges from the continuous ripple of arpeggios above and below it.
16:36 especially That section of music is in my opinion some of the most beautiful music ever composed. That melody is so beautiful with those chords and the way the arpeggios tiptoe/trickle like a waterfall above it is so beautiful
Enjoyed your description. You're completely right. If I didn't know any different, I'd say they were romances, or some other typically lyrical genre. Some of the most beautiful etudes out there!
Liszt Ferenc:Három hangversenyetűd 1. II lamento (Panasz) 00:00 2. La leggierezza (Könnyedség) 09:05 3. Un sospiro (Sóhaj) 13:35 Danyiil Trifonov-zongora
But I dislike measure 31, both of them, on un sospiro, like all other youtube pianists, failed to stretch out the dotted rhythm on the left hand and make a quick clean leap from the chord to the melody
Liszt's songs are so beautiful. It seems to express the clear and cool tone of the piano well. Thanks to this beautiful song, I am really happy on Sunday afternoon. Thanks ^^
These are PIECES not songs. Pieces are purely for instruments with no voice. Songs are for vocal (singing) and perhaps with instrumental accompaniment.
Of course it does. People stop liking anything serious because those who are involved DON'T take things seriously any more and some (like you) go even further to hate those who DO. One, Four and Five, for example, add to give Ten and multiply to give Twenty. So what if people start calling you "Ten" or "Twenty"? Exactly the same thing happens in my native language. People keep calling things by their improper names, like literally calling pieces "songs."
Virsaladze's performance of the first etude suddenly made me realise why this is actually a "study": it's cantabile; contrasting accompaniment and singing line. This is why this piece so often doesn't work, because the accompaniment is too "busy" sounding and just not quiet enough while the melody doesn't sing enough. This is the first time I've heard a really convincing performance of this piece.
Not sure if I've ever listened to the first concert etude in this collection, but it's gorgeous and definitely worth learning. I hear fragments from the Hymn of The Child Upon Waking in Liszt's Poetic and Religious Harmonies.
Have loved Virsaladze. Now I get where the fiery playing inspiration from Khatia Buniatishvili comes from. She's so amazing and takes her chances. Arrau's interpretations are very deep and his singing tone very melancholic. I also love his interpretations of Liszt. so much lyricism
I am in love with Virsaladze's Lamento and Leggierezza! By far my favourite recordings of these pieces! It is all subjective of course, but for me she makes these pieces speak like no one else. Her Sospiro is a tiny bit too energetic for me - but nevertheless a stupendous live performance.
It's always weird when some recording from a hundred years ago is still the best one. But Paderewski still owns La Leggierezza, that 1923 recording is so far beyond what anyone else has ever put down that it's kind of hard to understand. Those French Technique staccato passages after the thirds are what the piece is about IMO.
Liszt reflects upon the eloquent musical style of his friend and colleague F. Chopin, and finds inspiration to write music with depth and soulfulness ...
The pieces were written between 1845-1849. They aren’t late pieces, not by any stretch of imagination. Quite frankly, if you think that Liszt, who composed until he died in 1886, was substantially influenced by Chopin, you really have no idea about what composer you are even talking about. Lyricism and expanded pianistic textures are not a patent of Chopin.
@@leonardbernstein2285Ye very true, he was definitely inspired by Chopin like how Chopin was also inspired by Liszt's courage,but it doesn't mean that his(Liszt) compositions was same as Chopin as they are very different.. They both have different minds and ways in composing pieces.. Especially Liszt's innovations in symphonic poems, thematic transformation, usage of tritones, etc..
Mamma mia! Le Leggierezza! Un Sospiro! I might need to go see a doctor in 4 hours ... Edit: Holy crap, I didn't realize the structure of this video. Three songs, two great pianists. Quite a treat!
Thank you for putting these pieces up. It's much appreciated. But would it hurt you to give full names of performers? Daniil Trifonov, I know, but I don't know Virsaladze. The same goes for many of your otherwise fine posts. You often omit first names and only give surnames. Some are familiar, others not so much. I can infer from her name only that V. is of Georgian heritage. Thanks, Ashish!
Suppose someone took a video of ocean waves as they rolled into shore and then played the video for us, speeded up by 25 to 30 percent. The motion would appear somewhat unnatural. That illustration reflects my perception of Trifonov's "Un Sospiro." While I'm humbled by the magnificence of his pianism, I would prefer a little more breadth/spaciousness in the tempo. The music, instead of sighing, is almost panting.
This set of three etudes was in my debut recital programme way back in 2005. I think Etude no.1 is the greatest of the set yet almost obscenely underplayed. In terms of poetry on the piano, Liszt, with his original output, was at least the equal of Chopin, if not even surpassing.
Il lamento and the second one changes time signatures a few times throughout the course of the music..how come this is seen only in urtext and not in the previous editions or even in the first edition?
I really dislikes Trifonov's Il Lamento, one of my fave etudes and absolutely ruined by his extreme tempo with cold and harsh key touch ... However what is bit ironic is that his leggerezza is really good and his un sospiro is beautiful as well, but not really what I expect from un sospiro, but I cannot say, that it was bad, just not within my taste, but Il Lamento was just bad and ugly played ... But Virsaladze Il Lamento is much better, maybe cadenzas were bit too fast, but the main thema and whole melody was not destroyed by desperate scream for attention.
I find Trifonov's use of rubato in many of his Liszt renditions a real obstacle to my appreciating his many strengths. It rarely sounds as though the tempo fluctuations flow naturally from within, more a matter of little energy blockages and releases. I know that's an inadequate description, but I can't find better words to describe my frustration with his performances. Periodically I try listening to his readings and always give up. I want to lock him in a room with an Alexander Technique teacher for a year or so.
Not over-rated at all. It is a beautiful Piano Poem in sound. You have much to learn, especially if you don't play any of the great Liszt piano works, etc. If you do, you don't have a musical sense at all.
I always liked Un Sospiro because it is the perfectly balanced combination between Liszt's virtuosity and his musical expression of emotion and beauty.
Suggestion: "Perfectly balanced combination"
@@erezsolomon3838 Thanks.
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@@Dylonely_9274 indubitably
The first study, Il Lamento, really foreshadows the type of dense and complex textural writing that would later be employed in the works of Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and other composers after Liszt. I am especially reminded of Rachmaninoff Etude Opus 39 No 5. There’s that same complex textural accompaniment and polyrhythmic pulse & drive, with the melody hidden within the constantly changing & fluctuating, but consistently dense, progressions and configurations.
Liszt was such a brilliant figure in music; too often relegated to the showman and writer of virtuoso showpieces. Too little attention, even still, is given to his serious compositions and the influence he had, which, in my opinion, puts him head and shoulders with Bach and Beethoven as a paradigm-shifter. Symphonic poems, the foreshadowing of and influence on Impressionism/Late Romantic/Atonal writing, the revolutionizing of piano technique and piano technical writing, the solo recital as a serious medium, turning the piano the side so that the pianist and piano can be simultaneously seen, the list goes on and on. The profound influence of this great cannot be overstated. I adore the other great Romantics, Brahms, Schumann, and of course, everyone’s beloved (and mine as well) Chopin. However, Liszt needs a great level of appreciation. I’d argue that none of the other Romantics, despite the stunning beauty of their work, had a greater influence on the composers and work that was to come after them than Liszt.
Very well said
Yes, yes, yes. Liszt's musical influence is severely understated in modern consensus, and well said Umohowet.
I completely agree with every statement and could not have said it better.
Very agree. Franz Liszt is one of the best composers of all time imo and by far one of the greatest musicians (if not the greatest) ever.
影響力こそ無いがアルカンを忘れないで😭
I am honestly amazed that one person could dream up such wonderous music, and then be followed by other people who could play it with such technical skill and compelling artistry.
I know some people consider Un Sospiro to be a little schmaltzy, but my Gods what a beautiful melody, especially the way it emerges from the continuous ripple of arpeggios above and below it.
16:36 especially
That section of music is in my opinion some of the most beautiful music ever composed. That melody is so beautiful with those chords and the way the arpeggios tiptoe/trickle like a waterfall above it is so beautiful
12:07 is by far my favorite moment in piano music ever. So blissful, so sweet and so out of this world.
I end up singing ET after working on Lamento.
Elisso Virsaladze on another planet. Outstanding.
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Thank you for the upload! These works are so beautiful I struggle to even see them as etudes.
weren't you the guy laying into that kid that thought he could play the transcendentals after 1 month of piano lessons? If so , then thank you. a lot.
@@ecarohh Omg, no problem Liszt 😂
Franz Liszt where can I find that?
@@ecarohh omg, send me the link to that video, I want to see it with my very eyes 😂😂
Ah yes, etudes. The kind of music that sends ears to heaven but hands to hell.
Enjoyed your description. You're completely right. If I didn't know any different, I'd say they were romances, or some other typically lyrical genre. Some of the most beautiful etudes out there!
Liszt's melody lines are so distinct and creative. Very beautiful!
Liszt Ferenc:Három hangversenyetűd
1. II lamento (Panasz) 00:00
2. La leggierezza (Könnyedség) 09:05
3. Un sospiro (Sóhaj) 13:35
Danyiil Trifonov-zongora
Those modulations at 14:31 and 14:58 are amazing
The 14:58 sounds like Javanese or a bit japanese music scale
You are really right, Virsaladze is a pianist much mor people should know.
I heavily emphasize the stretched-out triplet on measure 13 (and on) of Un Sospiro. I fully agree with Virsaladze's interpretation of this part.
But I dislike measure 31, both of them, on un sospiro, like all other youtube pianists, failed to stretch out the dotted rhythm on the left hand and make a quick clean leap from the chord to the melody
5:15 is one of the best passages in Liszt’s catalogue IMO
oh man liszt should've kept that vibe going at 30:50 it's so pleasurable to listen to
Beautiful selection and, as always, succinct and enlightening analyses - thank you!
Liszt's songs are so beautiful. It seems to express the clear and cool tone of the piano well. Thanks to this beautiful song, I am really happy on Sunday afternoon. Thanks ^^
You mean, Liszt's piano pieces or compositions.
These are PIECES not songs. Pieces are purely for instruments with no voice. Songs are for vocal (singing) and perhaps with instrumental accompaniment.
OneFourFive it does matter, he is telling how it works and you get all offended?
Of course it does. People stop liking anything serious because those who are involved DON'T take things seriously any more and some (like you) go even further to hate those who DO.
One, Four and Five, for example, add to give Ten and multiply to give Twenty. So what if people start calling you "Ten" or "Twenty"?
Exactly the same thing happens in my native language. People keep calling things by their improper names, like literally calling pieces "songs."
Song: A short musical composition.
Beautiful! I certainly can't do this piece justice as you have. Thanks for sharing.
Virsaladze's performance of the first etude suddenly made me realise why this is actually a "study": it's cantabile; contrasting accompaniment and singing line. This is why this piece so often doesn't work, because the accompaniment is too "busy" sounding and just not quiet enough while the melody doesn't sing enough. This is the first time I've heard a really convincing performance of this piece.
george norris same here, big difference between trifonov and virsaladze.
Not sure if I've ever listened to the first concert etude in this collection, but it's gorgeous and definitely worth learning. I hear fragments from the Hymn of The Child Upon Waking in Liszt's Poetic and Religious Harmonies.
Have loved Virsaladze. Now I get where the fiery playing inspiration from Khatia Buniatishvili comes from. She's so amazing and takes her chances.
Arrau's interpretations are very deep and his singing tone very melancholic. I also love his interpretations of Liszt. so much lyricism
From what I can tell, Virsaladze's daring does not extend to sloppy playing with lots of missed notes
8:24 Goosebumps
The main melody of the second etude reminds me a lot of chopin's Op55 no. 1 nocturne, and I absolutely adore it
More for me the op 25 no 2 etude
@@joshyman221 true
Beautiful ! Merry Christmas !
Un Sospiro... My favorite repertoire
One of my 'favorite' Liszt etudes ( esp having played it on my HS Recital).
La Leggierezza better imo
I am in love with Virsaladze's Lamento and Leggierezza! By far my favourite recordings of these pieces! It is all subjective of course, but for me she makes these pieces speak like no one else. Her Sospiro is a tiny bit too energetic for me - but nevertheless a stupendous live performance.
15:56 the same notes, but... An octave higher!? :0
Virsaladze plays this in my opinion much better than Trifonov. The passion and zing I remember from the pianists of 50 years ago. Nicer piano too!
Liszts un sospiro and debussys clair de lune make me glad to be alive.
La pel·lícula. de su biografía termina así. Un suspiro. ❤️🙏
Happy 46k subs, I'm my screen, it's 46k flat! Keep up the good work, merry Christmas!
Trifonov's Il Lamento is perfect. The agitation is brought out with aching beauty near the end.
Staggering music and playing
Exelente interpretación.
another great video - thanks!
It's always weird when some recording from a hundred years ago is still the best one. But Paderewski still owns La Leggierezza, that 1923 recording is so far beyond what anyone else has ever put down that it's kind of hard to understand. Those French Technique staccato passages after the thirds are what the piece is about IMO.
Cuánta belleza. bien ínterpretada. Gracias. 🙏.
Bravo bravo bravo
Liszt reflects upon the eloquent musical style of his friend and colleague F. Chopin, and finds inspiration to write music with depth and soulfulness ...
The pieces were written between 1845-1849. They aren’t late pieces, not by any stretch of imagination.
Quite frankly, if you think that Liszt, who composed until he died in 1886, was substantially influenced by Chopin, you really have no idea about what composer you are even talking about. Lyricism and expanded pianistic textures are not a patent of Chopin.
@@leonardbernstein2285Ye very true, he was definitely inspired by Chopin like how Chopin was also inspired by Liszt's courage,but it doesn't mean that his(Liszt) compositions was same as Chopin as they are very different.. They both have different minds and ways in composing pieces.. Especially Liszt's innovations in symphonic poems, thematic transformation, usage of tritones, etc..
Very interesting. I'm not familiar with Liszt, but these pieces are an inspiration.
If you are new to Liszt, I suggest also trying his B Minor Sonata and his transcendental etudes.
15:56 is quite interesting
o piesa fantastica buna de relaxare
29:05 Flight of the Bumblebee
Comparaison inutile entre deux virtuoses mais permet d’écouter en aveugle les deux versions de ces chefs d’œuvres absolus!
光比較第三首的Un Sospiro(也是閱歷算淺的我唯一聽過的曲子),初步聽的結果,我個人覺得Trifonov處理地勻稱而華麗 ! 不過錄音可能太近 !？而要論曲意的詮釋,可能是Virsaladze較正確 !？錄音稍遠但似乎比較正確,且強弱處理可能不是只為營造悅耳的音樂性,若她真是照原譜指示彈奏(我是外行😅),那錯不了,應該是要這樣演奏 ! 她的處理能清楚分辨時辰天色階段的變化 ! 最後也能感受黃昏的氣氛,沒錯,我認為本曲是在描寫日落黃昏美景 ! 而且又似乎得到後來的「印象」樂派,有學自李斯特的證據 ! 萬沒想到我從沒聽過名字的女鋼琴家竟有如此的詮釋成績 !
It is very sad that recorder came after the 2nd year of Liszt’s death.
Mamma mia! Le Leggierezza! Un Sospiro!
I might need to go see a doctor in 4 hours ...
Edit: Holy crap, I didn't realize the structure of this video. Three songs, two great pianists. Quite a treat!
Exelente. !!!!!!
14:14 3 bar cross hand broken octave mega flex
Was there a run of grace notes that should have taken up four measures at around 36:50? Does anyone know?
That maybe part of some cadenza or special ending some pianists play for this piece, but don’t quote me on that.
Busoni was obsessed with Liszt, and it’s not in his version
0:33 part of liebestraum no.3
13:36
Yep, what we're all probably here for...
the beginning resembles the sonata n2 2mvt of chopin
None of them added a cadenza in the Sospiro (Liszt did) or played the optional ending.
Paul Barton played three possible endings to Un Sospiro
How we know he did play the cadenza
@@Bozzigmupp at least five has been written down by various students.
ELISO VIRSALADZE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for putting these pieces up. It's much appreciated. But would it hurt you to give full names of performers? Daniil Trifonov, I know, but I don't know Virsaladze. The same goes for many of your otherwise fine posts. You often omit first names and only give surnames. Some are familiar, others not so much. I can infer from her name only that V. is of Georgian heritage. Thanks, Ashish!
Suppose someone took a video of ocean waves as they rolled into shore and then played the video for us, speeded up by 25 to 30 percent. The motion would appear somewhat unnatural. That illustration reflects my perception of Trifonov's "Un Sospiro." While I'm humbled by the magnificence of his pianism, I would prefer a little more breadth/spaciousness in the tempo. The music, instead of sighing, is almost panting.
Panting is almost like the erotic version of sighing...
Cold shower, Infiesto!
Eliso Virsaladze. If you Google the last name it is usually sufficient to find the performers name. If not try adding "pianist" to the search.
Sure, but there's no reason it shouldn't be here.
18:06 - 18:19 Consolation No. 4, almost the same part... ;-;
35:00
Don't mind me, just my bookmark
This set of three etudes was in my debut recital programme way back in 2005.
I think Etude no.1 is the greatest of the set yet almost obscenely underplayed.
In terms of poetry on the piano, Liszt, with his original output, was at least the equal of Chopin, if not even surpassing.
The F♯ major section in "Il Lamento" for harp could be written in G♭ major.
My favourite Sospiro is Louis Lortie on Chandos, which also has one of the best Sonatas in B Minor I think. Underrated pianist in general.
Sam Moore he plays amazing Ravel too
9:06
the rest of Il Lamento starting from 4:13 is utter tragedy
Ok dilletante.
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@@AndreiAnghelLiszt i don't think he meant tradegy as in bad
@@AndreiAnghelLiszt blind dogma
etude
Es la música de la película. Una Llama Majica.
Daniil, I was just wondering if you were able to sight read the score here right off. On my tv its shows the ongoing score.
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리스트 - [연주회용 연습곡]
Il lamento and the second one changes time signatures a few times throughout the course of the music..how come this is seen only in urtext and not in the previous editions or even in the first edition?
I'm guessing most of us are here for the same thing?
13:35 & 32:09? Just making sure
I think Virsaladze is better.
@@DC-op6no same here.
and 'ditto' for me.
No
I really dislikes Trifonov's Il Lamento, one of my fave etudes and absolutely ruined by his extreme tempo with cold and harsh key touch ... However what is bit ironic is that his leggerezza is really good and his un sospiro is beautiful as well, but not really what I expect from un sospiro, but I cannot say, that it was bad, just not within my taste, but Il Lamento was just bad and ugly played ... But Virsaladze Il Lamento is much better, maybe cadenzas were bit too fast, but the main thema and whole melody was not destroyed by desperate scream for attention.
I find Trifonov's use of rubato in many of his Liszt renditions a real obstacle to my appreciating his many strengths. It rarely sounds as though the tempo fluctuations flow naturally from within, more a matter of little energy blockages and releases. I know that's an inadequate description, but I can't find better words to describe my frustration with his performances. Periodically I try listening to his readings and always give up. I want to lock him in a room with an Alexander Technique teacher for a year or so.
Sospiro vs 706???
Hamelin is my favourite version of Un Sospiro
He influenced several pianists' interpretations
It seems that the second one is a mashup of Chopin works.
Seelen Reisen ....mit Franz Liszt
Hi ! For me Claudio Arrau has still "something more" than them ... ;) But thank you for all those videos ! :)
Claudio Arrau, Jorge Bolet and Leslie Howard were by far the best on this set.
Yes. Claudio Arrau and Jorge Bolet come foremost to mind.
El pianista aprendió él piano en el Instituto KLiburn.
Why does the second one sound a little but chopinesque
Melodic Chromaticism
Virsaladze >>>> Trifonov !!!
vous êtes français? (je dis ça parce que votre nom d'utilisateur me paraît un peu francais)
however,these three etudes performed profoundly by ARRAU
nice version and skills without doubt, but confused.. too much pedal
Should've used Arrau bro.
Admit it, you only came for In Sospiro.
No
No.
No
I came here for Lamento
No lol? Mostly here for Il Lamento today
un sospiro should start with allegro assai (a sigh, get it? -- ok that was a poorly made joke, but anyways...)
great (i mean overrated) piece
Not over-rated at all. It is a beautiful Piano Poem in sound. You have much to learn, especially if you don't play any of the great Liszt piano works, etc.
If you do, you don't have a musical sense at all.
But why is Virsaladze playing on a digital?
What
Russian Pianists......Great
Eliso Virsaladze isn't Russian, she is Georgian
@@DC-op6no russian school pianists
How the hell can 10 fingers play this?!
Liszt is very difficult for the Romantic Era
32:09
4:13
09:06
15:00
16:36
7:22
4:07
36:52
4:08
4:06
18:52
4:03