Hungarian composer and virtuoso Franz Liszt gained renown across Europe in the early 19th century for his unmatched piano skills. By 1940 he was considered by many critics to be the greatest pianist of all time. Liszt was also a diverse composer, and made many contributions to the musical world, most notably the invention of the symphonic poem. He was also one of the most significant representatives of the New German School. The lieder of Franz Liszt are some of his most beloved works. On this recording, American tenor Daniel Weeks performs these compositions with magnificent insight. Pianist Naomi Oliphant beautifully accompanies.

Tracklist:

Enfant, Si J'étais Roi, S. 283 No. 2
Comment Disaient-Ils, S. 276 No. 1
S'il Est Un Charmant Gazon, S. 284 No. 2
Oh! Quand Je Dors, S. 282 No. 1
O Lieb So Lang Du Lieben Kannst, S. 298 No. 1
Freudvoll Und Leidvoll I, S. 280 No. 1
Ich Möchte Hingehn, S. 296
Schwebe, Schwebe, Blaues Auge, S. 305 No. 1
Die Loreley, S. 273 No. 2
3 Sonetti Del Petrarca, S270a: No. 1, Pace Non Trovo
3 Sonetti Del Petrarca, S270a: No. 2, Benedetto Sia Il Giorno
3 Sonetti Del Petrarca, S270a: No. 3, I' Vidi In Terra Angelici

UPC: 044747341422
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 2.12.16
Format: CD

Liszt / Weeks / Oliphant - The Lieder of Franz Liszt (CD)