Gerard Carter plays Liszt Consolations (part 1)

Gerard Carter plays the first three of Franz Liszt's six Consolations. The Consolations were published in Spring 1850 but ideas for them were running through Liszt's head as early as 1847. The melody of Consolation no. 4 was actually written by the Grand Duchess of Weimar, Maria Pavlovna, and an earlier version of Consolation no. 5 entitled "Madrigal" dates back to 1844. The Consolations were perhaps written in response to a request for some melodious pieces playable by the average home pianist and readily saleable to that market. If so, the composer filled the request admirably. They alternate in the enharmonic keys of E major and Db major. Consolation no. 3 in Db major is rather Chopinesque in style, though more "atmospheric" and rather more advanced harmonically with its use of the Wagner/Liszt "Tristan" chord. It is a favourite with concert audiences. The source of the title "Consolations" is not documented but Liszt may have been inspired by a poem of Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869) called "Une larme ou consolation" [A tear or consolation].

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[eduardofdez]

Wonderful Liszt's jewels!

[pcleo123]

Awesome playing, Gerard!! Like your playing very much!!

[OldRabit]

Bravo, Gerard! Ienjoyed this very pleasant piece and your beautiful playing so much...

[blueyoyi]

Very nice Gerard .... and your account is interesting .... composed for it's marketability during that time for the average piano player....hhnnmm.

It is a very beautiful piece though.

[abhikmazumder]

Very beautiful compositions and played with great artistry!