Liszt - In festo transfigurationis

In festo transfigurationis domini nostri Jesu Christi S. 188 (1880)

Not likely to open a recital or be encored, but this is a gem of sublime and spiritual expression.

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Music

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• liszt
• chopin
• schumann
• brahms

[KeithWhalen11]

Such a beautiful and seemingly introspective piece of music. I love playing it, in fact it might be the only thing I'll ever be able to play by Liszt!

[Hexameron]

This is one of the few pieces in what I call my "permanent repertoire" and I also enjoy playing it.

[juufa72]

This is beautiful late Liszt. Sure his showy pieces have their moments, but music like this cannot be topped. It reminds me of an old man meditating on his death.

[felix0911176727]

Listen to this piece in raining day is great.

[iPlayPiiano]

I always think of a very old 'ready-to-die' liszt thinking about how he has lived his life and what music really meant to him when he was composing this. Very touching.

[piano9977]

It's almost breath-taking how it seems to just end. It's the kind of piece that when you are done, the audience is silent for like 10 seconds, and then give a tremendous applause!

[TheDecadant]

@jookerface couldnt agree with you more. the Hungarians had it right.

[pondwatcher]

@TheDecadant I agree. Stunning in it's simplicity but depth of emotion. I would happily play this as an encore, it would give the audience something to ponder upon.

[SpongedobShortpants]

Incredible. The first minimalist piece.

[ContraereaSerba]

What can i say...Pure genius.

[TheDecadant]

i think the uploader is wrong in his description - This would be an amazing piece to encore with - Imagine playing a full Liszt recital - or ending a piano recital with a showy piece and walking out and playing this amazing piece - Thankyou for uploading, i love listening to your posts.

[jookerface]

Liszt is one of the greatest hungarian composer!!!! and bartók...