Liszt transformed the whole concept of the concerto when he cast his A-major concerto in one single movement using the idea of thematic transformation. A poetical masterpiece, both serene and glitteringly exciting, which stands at the very pinnacle of Romantic piano literature. Liszt used his own Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 as the basis for the Hungarian Fantasia, the second piece featured on this MMO release. With its triumphal themes, sparkling cadenzas, and breathtaking finale, this single-movement mini-concerto is a sparkling musical gem! Not as demanding technically as the other Liszt concerti due to its shorter length. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist, in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel); then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment, minus the soloist.
An MMO compact disc is a recording of a selection, or a concerto, performed by full orchestra or chamber ensemble or jazz band, to which you would contribute the solo part, using the sheet music provided with each album. Perfect for practice, rehearsal, auditions, performances and more!
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