Liszt, Franz : Légendes S.175 R.17
Work Overview
Composition Year：1861
Publication Year：1866
Instrumentation：Piano Solo
Genre：Various works
Total Playing Time：19 min 00 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
Commentary (2)
Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
Last Updated: January 1, 2010
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Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
Liszt became a cleric in his later years, and this piece was composed around that time. This music praises the legendary deeds of Saint Francis, and is characterized more by its descriptive nature than by its religious elements.
1. St. Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds / No.1 "St. François d'Assise, la prédication aux oiseaux"
Based on the legend that the saint, on his way to Bevagna, preached to the birds. Trills and tremolos, reminiscent of birdsong, resonate effectively, as if addressing the birds.
2. St. Francis of Paola Walking on the Waves / No.2 "St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots"
Depicts the legend of St. Francis of Paola walking on the waves. The left hand depicts the movement of the waves, while the right hand carries a leisurely melody that eventually rises to a dramatic climax.
Author : Kamiyama, Noriko
Last Updated: March 12, 2018
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Author : Kamiyama, Noriko
Movements (2)
St.François d'Assise, la prédication aux oiseaux
Total Performance Time: 10 min 00 sec
St.François de Paule marchant sur les flots
Total Performance Time: 9 min 00 sec
