Liszt - Harmonies Poetiques Et Religieuses Urtext Book

Liszt - Harmonies Poetiques Et Religieuses Urtext Book

This Urtext edition of Franz Liszt's "Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses" is edited by Ernst-Günter Heinemann, with fingerings provided by Klaus Schilde. This collection, published in 1853, is a profound amalgamation of virtuosic concert pieces, such as "Bénédiction" and "Funérailles," and simpler compositions that occasionally draw on Gregorian modes.

The development of this cycle spans several years, marking it as one of Liszt's more evolutionary works. Notably, the fourth piece was initially released in 1835 in a compositionally bold version titled "Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses," mirroring the title of Alphonse de Lamartine's poetry collection that inspired it. In its 1853 revision, Liszt transformed this piece into "Pensées des morts," softening some of its more revolutionary elements, yet it retained a significant impact.

This edition strives for historical accuracy and performance fidelity, making it an essential acquisition for pianists interested in Romantic literature. It provides not only a faithful reproduction of Liszt's score but also valuable contextual insights and practical performance advice through comprehensive editorial notes.