Liszt's performances where devilish technique and poetic sentiment intertwine.
This album features recordings of the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz tackling Liszt's challenging pieces.
Sharp high notes pierce the air. In "Funeral March," a barrage of deep bass notes paints a grand drama. In Horowitz's arrangement of "Rakoczy March," magnificent keystrokes reminiscent of a full orchestra explode. Then, in contrast, in "By the Fountain," delicate notes shimmer like the surface of water. Extreme dynamics and tense rhythms intertwine, and Liszt's characteristic dramatic melodies vividly emerge. A masterful performance where overwhelming technique and poetic sentiment coexist.
