Années de Pèlerinage, Complete

By Franz Liszt

Book Overview

The present volume reproduces -- directly from an authoritative Russian edition -- the famous cycle of solo piano works that comprises a summa of Liszt's pianistic achievement, representing the maturation of his style over a period of decades. The Ann es de P lerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) consists of the Premi re Ann e(Suisse); DeuxiemeAnn e (Italie) -- including the formidable "Apr s une lecture du Dante" -- and its supplement, Venezia e Napoli; and Troisi me Ann e. Also included in this volume are a number of related pieces: "Lyon," from Album d'un voyageur; the three pieces called Apparitions; the original version of Venezia e Napoli. In addition, new English translations of the Russian footnotes and of the editor's preface have been provided. Printed in a sturdy, attractive, and inexpensive format, this rich cycle of masterly works for solo piano belongs in the library of every serious pianist or music lover.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486256278
• ISBN13: 9780486256276
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 12.2"