Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Franz Liszt with this exquisite 1990 album, "Liszt: Piano Sonata, Dante Sonata & Petrarca Sonette." This collection showcases the brilliance of Elisabeth Leonskaja, a renowned pianist, as she interprets some of Liszt's most profound and virtuosic works.
The album opens with Liszt's monumental "Piano Sonata in B Minor, S. 178," a piece that demands both technical mastery and deep emotional expression. Following this, Leonskaja delves into the poetic world of Petrarch with the "3 Sonetti di Petrarca, S. 158," offering a sensitive and nuanced performance of two of the sonnets. The album concludes with the dramatic and evocative "Après une lecture du Dante, S. 158c," also known as the "Dante Sonata," a piece inspired by Dante's "Divine Comedy."
Recorded in 1989 and 1990, this album captures Leonskaja's exceptional artistry and her deep understanding of Liszt's music. Each track is a testament to her technical prowess and her ability to convey the full range of human emotion through her playing. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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