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Frontiers in Art Research, 2024, 6(7); doi: 10.25236/FAR.2024.060710.

A Study of the Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124

Author(s)

Zirui Peng

Corresponding Author:
Zirui Peng
Affiliation(s)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, G2 3DB, UK

Abstract

This research provides a detailed analysis of Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, S. 124, from a practice perspective, exploring the work's historical background, technical challenges, and performance differences among various pianists. The concerto's technical complexity and its extended 26-year composition period highlight Liszt's talent as a composer. Additionally, the paper compares recordings of three renowned pianists from different eras, analyzing their stylistic and technical approaches. It discusses the relationship between the soloist and the orchestra, a key aspect of understanding concerto performance. The final section discusses specific technical challenges encountered while practicing the concerto, such as ornamentation, tone color, octave leaps, chromatic scales, and coordination with the orchestra, offering solutions to these technical issues. Through these analyses, the paper not only provides a technical understanding of Liszt's First Piano Concerto but also expands the general concept of piano performance, offering valuable guidance and inspiration for future performers.

Keywords

Liszt's First Piano Concerto, Recording comparison, Performance technical challenges, Piano and orchestra

Cite This Paper

Zirui Peng. A Study of the Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124. Frontiers in Art Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 7: 58-65. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2024.060710.

References

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[2] Van Cliburn, pianist. Piano Concerto No. 1 by Franz Liszt. Conducted by Erich Leinsdorf. Boston Symphony Orchestra. Recorded November, 1964. YouTube. https://youtu.be/RmZpXQIT-Io.

[3] Franz Liszt, Piano Concerto No. 1 E-Flat Major, edited by Rados Ferenc (Budapest: Editio Musica, 1991).

[4] Sviatoslav Richter, pianist. Piano Concerto No. 1 by Franz Liszt. Conducted by Kirill Kondrashin. London Symphony Orchestra. Recorded July 18, 1961. YouTube. https://youtu.be/3A8_Mmhdgcc.

[5] Martha Argerich, pianist. Piano Concerto No. 1 by Franz Liszt. Conducted by Enrico Fagone. Sinfonia Nazionale della Rai Orchestra. Recorded January 29th, 2019. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ FQqQc WoTPaU.