Franz Liszt: Complete Song Transcriptions of Chopin, Mendelssohn, Robert and Clara Schumann

On this CD:

1. Chants Polonais (6), transcription for piano (after Chopin Op. 74), S. 480 (LW A193)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

2. Lieder von Robert & Clara Schumann (10), transcriptions for piano, S. 569 (LW A264a)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

3. Lieder (2), transcription for piano (after Schumann Op. 36/4 & 27/2), S. 567 (LW A212)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

4. Provençalisches Minnelied, transcription for piano (after Schumann, Op. 139/4), S. 570 (LW A306)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

5. Widmung (Liebeslied, transcription for piano (after Schumann, I & II), S. 566 (LW A133) Liebeslied (klein), S 566a
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

6. Widmung (Liebeslied, transcription for piano (after Schumann, I & II), S. 566 (LW A133) Liebeslied (gross), S 566b
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

7. Frühlingsnacht, transcription for piano, (after Schumann Op. 39/12), S. 568 (LW A257)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

8. Lieder (7), transcription for piano (after Mendelssohn, Opp. 19a, 34, 47), S. 547 (LW A72)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

9. Mendelssohn's Wasserfahrt & Der Jäger Abshcied, transcription for piano (after Op. 50/4 & 2), S. 548 (LW A156)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Joseph Banowetz

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 Franz Liszt: Complete Song Transcriptions of Chopin, Mendelssohn, Robert and Clara Schumann

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ASIN: B0000014EP
Release Date: 1997-12-01

Tracks:

  1. Six Chants Polonais (G/S 480, R145): I. The Maiden's Wish, Op.74, No.1
  2. Six Chants Polonais (G/S 480, R145): II. Spring, Op.74, No.2
  3. Six Chants Polonais (G/S 480, R145): III. The Ring, Op.74, No.14
  4. Six Chants Polonais (G/S 480, R145): IV. Merrymaking, Op.74, No.4
  5. Six Chants Polonais (G/S 480, R145): V. My Joys, Op.74, No.12
  6. Six Chants Polonais (G/S 480, R145): VI. Homeward, Op.74, No.15
  7. Three Song Transcriptions (G/S 569, R257, Nos.8-10): Warum Willst Du Andere Fragen? Op.12, No.3
  8. Three Song Transcriptions (G/S 569, R257, Nos.8-10): Ich Hab' In Deinem Auge, Op.13, No.3
  9. Three Song Transcriptions (G/S 569, R257, Nos.8-10): Geheimes Flustern Hier Und Dort, Op.23, No.3
  10. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Fruhlings Ankunft, Op.79, No.19 (G/S 569, No.3, R257, No.3)
  11. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Des Sennen Abschied, Op.79, No.22 (G/S 569, No.4, R257, No.4)
  12. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Er Ist's, Op.79, No.23 (G/S 569, No.5, R257, No.5) - Joseph Banowetz J
  13. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Weihnachtlied, Op.79, No.16 (G/S 569, No.1, R257, No.1)
  14. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Nur Wer Die Sehnsucht Kennt, Op.98a, No.3 (G/S 569, No.6, R257, No.6)
  15. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Die Wandelnde Glocke, Op.79, No.17 (G/S 569, No.2, R257, No.2)
  16. Twelve Song Transcriptions: An Die Turen Will Ich Schleichen, Op.98a, No.4 (G/S 569, No.7, R257...)
  17. Twelve Song Transcriptions: An Den Sonnenschein, Op.36, No.4 And Rotes Roslein, Op.27, No.2...
  18. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Provencalisches Minnelied, Op.139, No.4 (G/S 570, R284)
  19. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Liebeslied (Klein) (Widmung, 1st Version) (G/S 566a, R253a)
  20. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Liebeslied (Gross) (Widmung, Op.25, No.1, Con Version)...
  21. Twelve Song Transcriptions: Fruhlingsnacht, Op.39, No.12 (G/S 568, R256)
  22. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Sonntagslied, Op.34, No.5 (G/S 547, No.2, R217, No.2)
  23. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Winterlied, Op.19a, No.4 (G/S 547, No.6, R217, No.6)
  24. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Auf Flugeln Des Gesanges, Op.34, No.2 (G/S 547, No.1, R217...)
  25. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Suleika, Op.34, No.4 (G/S 547, No.7, R217, No.7)
  26. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Wasserfahrt, Op.50, No.4 And
  27. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Der Jager Abscheid, Op.50, No.2, Combined By Liszt...
  28. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Neue Liebe, Op.19a, No.4 (G/S 547, No.4, R217, No.4)
  29. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Reiselied, Op.34, No.6 (G/S 547, No.3, R217, No.3)
  30. Nine Song And Choral Transcriptions: Fruhlingslied, Op.47, No.3 (G/S 547, No.5, R217, No.5)

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Liszt - A panorama of good, interesting, mediocre, and boring song transcriptions.......2006-06-30

In Volume 6 of Naxos' Complete Piano Music of Liszt, we get to hear some obscure song transcriptions from Chopin, Clara and Robert Schumann, and Mendelssohn. On the surface, most of these songs are not significant compositions. Even through Liszt's pianistic artistry and transcriptional abilities, the pieces generally stir little emotion. However, there are a handful of songs that are above average and sometimes even beautiful or dramatic.

I'll go through the least interesting pieces first, and say that Clara and Robert Schumann's songs are wholly restrained and bland. Clara's songs are plain and without anything to make them even emotional. Robert's songs follow suit and tend to sound the same, very light, very unimaginative and thus a little unsatisfying. The only two R. Schumann songs I think are exceptional, and all the more due to Liszt's piano transcription are the two Liebeslied's or better known as "Widmung." Most concert pianists today will include this encore piece; it's been played to death but deserves its popularity.

Moving along to the better half of the disc are the Chopin and Mendelssohn transcriptions. Chopin's 'Six Chants Polonais' are rarities and will never earn too many performances while the Etudes and Nocturnes exist. All of his songs are interesting, some even enjoyable under Liszt's fingers. 'The Maiden's Wish,' 'My Joys,' and especially the wild 'Homeward' stand as decent if not good. Concluding the song transcriptions are choral works by Mendelssohn. Three pieces from here are actually quite romantic and note-worthy. The 'Wasserfahrt,' 'Der Jager Abscheid' and 'Neue Liebe' are the highlights from Mendelssohn. The rest are just "ok" and never really encourage repeated hearings, at least for me.

Ultimately, Naxos or Joseph Banowetz is not to blame; on the contrary, they should be praised. Naxos' interest in such unusual and unheard of music from Liszt is a virtue, as most labels won't risk it. Banowetz' interpretations are genuinely heartfelt and given much attention to detail. But the content of the compositions is questionable and at times boring. Liszt was more successful with Schubert.

Bottom line: There *are* some gems, hidden all over the CD, mostly from Chopin and Mendelssohn. But for those who haven't heard too much Liszt, I advise against buying this one. Instead, get any one of the previous Volumes from the Naxos label of Liszt's piano music. I think being acquainted with his better works is the way to go. For those who are curious, have heard these transcriptions before, or who love Liszt, go ahead and buy it. At the Naxos budget, you can't go wrong with getting *ANY* Liszt CD, but don't expect a stream of good music; there's only a handful here that possess such quality.

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