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The four Mephisto Waltzes of Franz Liszt constitute the focus of the present paper. Aside from the fascination they hold as individual works, they form an intriguing group related by title and heritage yet made distinct by important structural differences. Also, the separation of more than 20 years between the completion of the first and the last means that as a group they illustrate well the changes of style and concerns in Liszt’s composing. In this paper, the four works are discussed in a manner that reflects a shift in their dramatic source. The first two waltzes are closely tied to the poem Faust by Nikolaus Lenau and derive most of their drama from that extra musical link. The latter two pieces, however, exhibit fewer connections to the poem but contain compelling tonal and structural features. The first two chapters discuss the First and Second Mephisto Waltzes respectively with an emphasis on those aspects that are most closely associated with Lenau's Faust. In addition, certain passages that are not necessarily tied to the poem but are interesting in themselves are discussed. An example of this is the coda of the Second Mephisto Waltz and its effect on the piece's overall tonality. The third chapter discusses those few elements of the Third and Fourth Mephisto Waltzes that can be seen as stemming from Lenau's poem, while the final two chapters are made up of tonal and structural analyses of these latter two waltzes. The Third Mephisto Waltz, in particular, is treated to a more intense analysis since it is the most problematic of the group. In this piece, the overall tonic is unclear as two different, yet related, keys struggle to dominate, with neither coming to a clear and decisive victory. F-sharp major and D-sharp minor are supported in turn throughout the work and can be seen to coexist at times when the piece is viewed in its background. The Fourth Mephisto Waltz, although tonally more clear, contains a dramatic game of frustrated expectations and then unexpected fulfillment as the tonic, F-sharp, is strongly implied twice and only later is attained with little preparation. In order to come to terms with some of the problems posed by these works, I have used a modified form of Schenkerian analysis. Departures from, or additions to standard techniques are mentioned within the appropriate chapters. Since the four Mephisto Waltzes (especially the latter two) have not been exhaustively analysed, it is hoped that this study makes some contribution to the field of Liszt research.

Orientador: Carlos Fernando Fiorini / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Artes / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-17T02:31:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Oliveira_PriscilaOttFalcao_M.pdf: 40472969 bytes, checksum: 819f80eebcbf8211e35c5ad3661415b2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Resumo: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal propor sugestões interpretativas para a segunda versão para piano dos Sonetos de Petrarca 47, 104 e 123 de Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Para isso, foi feito um levantamento bibliográfico e histórico da vida do compositor, juntamente com a pesquisa sobre Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), autor dos poemas utilizados como base da composição musical. Considerando a importância das demais versões escritas pelo compositor - para tenor e piano, duas para piano e para barítono e piano - foi realizada uma análise comparativa entre estas quatro versões existentes, abordando sua estrutura, forma e harmonia. Com base nestes elementos e no estudo ao piano, foram elaboradas e apresentadas as sugestões interpretativas. A pesquisa é voltada mais a pianistas que buscam subsídios para interpretação, a cantores e a interessados pela composição musical de Liszt, uma vez que as quatro versões englobam 44 anos da vida do compositor / Abstract: This work's main objective is to propose interpretative suggestions to the second piano version of Franz Liszt's (1811-1886) Petrarch's Sonnets 47, 104 and 123. To accomplish this goal a bibliographical and historical survey has been made on the composer's life, and also a research on Francesco Petrarch (1304- 1374), the author of the poems used as the basis of the musical composition. Considering the importance of the other versions written by the composer -for tenor and piano, two for piano and for baritone and piano - a comparative analysis has been made between these four existent versions, approaching their structure, form and harmony. With the support of these elements and the piano study, the interpretative suggestions have been prepared. The research is mainly addressed to pianists that look for interpretative information, to singers and to people concerned with the musical composition of Liszt, since the four versions cover 44 years of the composer's life / Mestrado / Praticas Interpretativas / Mestre em Música

The four Mephisto Waltzes of Franz Liszt constitute the focus of the present paper. Aside from the fascination they hold as individual works, they form an intriguing group related by title and heritage yet made distinct by important structural differences. Also, the separation of more than 20 years between the completion of the first and the last means that as a group they illustrate well the changes of style and concerns in Liszt’s composing. In this paper, the four works are discussed in a manner that reflects a shift in their dramatic source. The first two waltzes are closely tied to the poem Faust by Nikolaus Lenau and derive most of their drama from that extra musical link. The latter two pieces, however, exhibit fewer connections to the poem but contain compelling tonal and structural features. The first two chapters discuss the First and Second Mephisto Waltzes respectively with an emphasis on those aspects that are most closely associated with Lenau's Faust. In addition, certain passages that are not necessarily tied to the poem but are interesting in themselves are discussed. An example of this is the coda of the Second Mephisto Waltz and its effect on the piece's overall tonality. The third chapter discusses those few elements of the Third and Fourth Mephisto Waltzes that can be seen as stemming from Lenau's poem, while the final two chapters are made up of tonal and structural analyses of these latter two waltzes. The Third Mephisto Waltz, in particular, is treated to a more intense analysis since it is the most problematic of the group. In this piece, the overall tonic is unclear as two different, yet related, keys struggle to dominate, with neither coming to a clear and decisive victory. F-sharp major and D-sharp minor are supported in turn throughout the work and can be seen to coexist at times when the piece is viewed in its background. The Fourth Mephisto Waltz, although tonally more clear, contains a dramatic game of frustrated expectations and then unexpected fulfillment as the tonic, F-sharp, is strongly implied twice and only later is attained with little preparation. In order to come to terms with some of the problems posed by these works, I have used a modified form of Schenkerian analysis. Departures from, or additions to standard techniques are mentioned within the appropriate chapters. Since the four Mephisto Waltzes (especially the latter two) have not been exhaustively analysed, it is hoped that this study makes some contribution to the field of Liszt research. / Arts, Faculty of / Music, School of / 5 sound cassettes - Univeristy Archives - AW5 .B7 808160 Discussion of Liszt’s 4 Mephisto waltzes for solo piano. The 1st 2 are Liszt’s arrangements of his own orchestral works. The 1st is his arrangement of the 2nd episode, Tanz in der Dorfschenke, of his Episodes from Lenau’s Faust for orchestra, S. 110. The 3rd and 4th waltzes are piano works, the 4th left unfinished by Liszt. Includes programs of the author’s piano performance graduation recitals and lecture/recital. / Graduate

The lecture recital was given April 2, 1973. A discussion of Liszt's late piano works included information about specific compositional techniques and innovations which influenced twentieth-century composers. Five selections of the late works were performed by memory. In addition to the lecture recital, three public solo recitals were performed. The first solo recital, performed on April 9, 1972, consisted of works by Haydn, Beethoven, Ravel, and Chopin. The second solo recital, performed on August 4, 1974, included works by Beethoven, Debussy, and Brahms. The final solo recital, performed on April 5, 1976, consisted of works by Bach, Chopin, and Prokofieff. All four programs were recorded on magnetic tape and are filed, along with the written version of the lecture recital, as part of the dissertation.

Undoubtedly, Totentanz has been one of the most famous works by Franz Liszt. Totentanz has been recorded by many pianists and addressed in much of the vast literature about Liszt and his works; however, little research has been focused on this work. Most studies of Totentanz address only the historical background of the piece in relation to the theme based on Dies irae. Currently, there are no specific studies about the solo piano or two piano versions and only one recording was located. Liszt's own piano solo transcription of this famous work is an excellent addition to the concert repertoire. Totentanz consists of six variations that include canonic and fugato sections. The main theme is based on the Gregorian chant Dies irae, a melody that has been used by many other composers, most notably Berlioz in Witches Sabbath of Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 and Rachmaninoff in Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. This study contains five chapters. Chapters I and II provide background information, historical background and influences of Totentanz. Chapter III presents an outline of Liszt's achievement as a transcriber. Liszt revised his own works numerous times from the 1840s and 1850s, including Transcendental Etudes, Paganini Etudes, and piano and orchestra works. Like in the case of Totentanz, transcribed form piano and orchestra into piano solo, Liszt transcribed and paraphrased hundreds of other composers' works as well. Chapter IV discusses and compares the two main versions for solo piano and piano and orchestra. Form and harmonic language in particular the use of tritone in Totentanz is discussed. The adjustment required in transcribing the work for piano solo is discussed in detail, followed by a conclusion.

An understanding of the piano transcription is basic to any proper comprehension of nineteenth-century piano music and performance practice. In this study, the transcription for solo piano is examined in relation to several musical milestones in the mid-nineteenth century, including far-reaching technical developments in the piano, the beginning and growth of the public concert, the birth of the solo piano recital, and the influence of virtuosity as a Romantic ideal. In addition, as Liszt was undoubtedly the greatest transcriber of the nineteenth century, several representative transcriptions of Liszt are analyzed and compared to their original models, including Schubert's Gretchen am Spinnrade and Auf dem Wasser zu singen, Chopin's Moja pieszczotka ("My Joys"), Wagner's Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, and the quartet from the final act of Verdi's Rigoletto.

Titre de l'écran-titre (visionné le 8 août 2023) / Pour de nombreux musiciens, la musique composée par Franz Liszt est absolument fascinante. Pour réaliser une bonne interprétation des œuvres de Liszt, il faut, une excellente technique et des connaissances sur sa vie. Il existe d'innombrables textes écrits sur ce compositeur qui a vécu tout près de 75 ans. D'ailleurs, Liszt a eu une grande influence auprès des musiciens du 19ᵉ siècle. Il y a très peu de thèses ou d'écrits qui vont se concentrer sur tout le cycle Années de Pèlerinage. La composition de ce répertoire de 23 pièces s'échelonne sur tout près de 40 ans de la vie de cet illustre musicien. Cette recherche s'attarde sur les éléments qui ont influencé le compositeur pour écrire chacune des pièces de ce répertoire. Après une brève biographie, le premier chapitre présente ce que Liszt a mis en musique lors de son périple en Suisse. Le second chapitre parle de l'influence des textes religieux. Le troisième chapitre rend compte des influences des tableaux et des sculptures vus surtout en Italie. Le quatrième chapitre, le plus volumineux, démontre l'importance des textes poétiques et philosophiques sur les compositions du pianiste. Le dernier chapitre parle des influences des thèmes folkloriques. En conclusion, cette thèse peut servir de guide pour les interprètes qui désirent jouer ce répertoire. / An enlightened performance of the music of Franz Liszt requires knowledge about his life and his works. There are countless texts written about this composer who lived almost 75 years. There are very few will talk about the entire Années de Pèlerinage cycle. This corpus of 23 pieces spans almost 40 years of the life of this illustrious pianist. This research focuses on the elements that influenced the composer to write each of the pieces in this collection. After a brief biography, the first chapter presents what Liszt set to music during his trip in Switzerland. He said he wanted to express his strongest feelings through music. The second chapter deals with the influence of religious texts. The third chapter gives an account of the influences of the paintings and sculptures seen especially in Italy. The fourth chapter, the most voluminous, displays the importance of the poetic and philosophical texts on the compositions of the pianist. The last chapter talks about the influences of folk themes. Finally, and as a conclusion, the reader will find a guide for the performers who wish to play this repertoire.