Title: Liszt: Transcendental Etudes, S. 139
Artist: Cristian Sandrin
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5902547020686
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-05-16
Number of Discs: 1

The first Polish recording of the full cycle of Franz Liszt's Transcendental Etudes in their final version from 1851. Radoslaw Sobczak is a pianist equally endowed with virtuoso instinct and great musical sensitivity; his recitals have graced prestigious events on four continents; winner of an honourable mention in the International Chopin Piano Competition. On the album, he faces one of the most demanding piano pieces, the difficulty of which lies not only in the technical layer, but also, and perhaps especially, in the musical one. Behind the extremely dense texture and the cascades of chords and passages, there is the composer's musical idea, and sometimes even programmatic contents - as in the famous Mazeppa etude. Out of the rush of sounds, lyrical motifs emerge, while complex harmonies reflect an entire range of emotions that need to be conveyed to the listeners. The artist copes with this challenge excellently; his pianism perfectly harmonizes with the spirit of Liszt's virtuosity. Metaphysics and contemplation collide in his interpretations with the saturated, deep sound of the piano.

Tracks:
1.1 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Preludio (Presto)
1.2 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Molto vivace
1.3 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Paysage (Poco adagio)
1.4 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Mazeppa (Allegro)
1.5 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Feux follets (Allegretto)
1.6 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Vision (Lento)
1.7 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Eroica (Allegro)
1.8 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Wilde Jagd (Presto furioso)
1.9 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Ricordanza (Andantino)
1.10 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Allegro agitato molto
1.11 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Harmonies du soir (Andantino)
1.12 Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139~Chasse-neige (Andante con moto)

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