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100 1 a| Walker, Alan,d| 1930-=| ^A546582;

245 10 a| Reflections on Liszt /c| Alan Walker.;

260 a| Ithaca, N.Y. :b| Cornell University Press,c| 2005.;

300 a| xvii, 277 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 25 cm;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-262) and index.;

520 a| In a series of essays that tell us much not only about the phenomenon that was Franz Liszt but also about the musical and cultural life of nineteenth-century Europe, the author muses on aspects of Liszt's life and work that he was unable to explore in his biography of the great composer and pianist. Topics include Liszt's contributions to the Lied, the lifelong impact of his encounter with Beethoven, his influence on students who became famous in their own right, his accomplishments in transcribing and editing the works of other composers, and his innovative piano technique. One chapter is devoted to the Sonata in B Minor, perhaps Liszt's single most celebrated composition.;

600 10 a| Liszt, Franz,d| 1811-1886x| Criticism and interpretation.=| ^A17798;

650 0 a| Musicy| 19th centuryx| History and criticism.=| ^A145272;

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Reflections on Liszt / Alan Walker.

Author/creator	Walker, Alan, 1930-
Format	Book
Publication Info	Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 2005.
Description	xvii, 277 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects	Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886--Criticism and interpretation. Music--19th century. --History and criticism.

Contents	Beethoven's Weihekuss revisited -- Liszt and the Beethoven symphonies -- Liszt and the Schubert song transcriptions -- Schumann, Liszt, and the C major fantasie, op. 17: a study in declining relationships -- Liszt and his pupils: three character sketches. Carl Tausig: a Polish wunderkind ; Hans von Bulow: heir and successor ; Walter Bache: an English disciple of Liszt -- Liszt's Sonata in B minor -- Liszt and the Lied -- Liszt as editor -- Liszt's Technical Studies: some thoughts and afterthoughts -- Liszt the writer: on music and musicians -- Epilogue. An open letter to Franz Liszt.
Abstract	In a series of essays that tell us much not only about the phenomenon that was Franz Liszt but also about the musical and cultural life of nineteenth-century Europe, the author muses on aspects of Liszt's life and work that he was unable to explore in his biography of the great composer and pianist. Topics include Liszt's contributions to the Lied, the lifelong impact of his encounter with Beethoven, his influence on students who became famous in their own right, his accomplishments in transcribing and editing the works of other composers, and his innovative piano technique. One chapter is devoted to the Sonata in B Minor, perhaps Liszt's single most celebrated composition.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-262) and index.
LCCN	2004030467
ISBN	0801443636 (cloth : alk. paper)

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