This is one of the dedications to Liszt, a common practice among many composers of this generation. Although initially published as these three pieces, three more pieces were added the following year as Op. 17, expanding it into a collection of six short pieces. It is thought to have been inspired by the unparalleled brilliance and striking contrasts of light and shadow emanating from Liszt's performances. Along with a deep sense of admiration for his esteemed friend, the work also reveals new experiments in performance technique. (2021.4.3) Setsu Kanazawa