Liszt's "Un Sospiro," the third of his Three Concert Études, is celebrated for its illusion of effortless beauty. The piece features cascading arpeggios that create a shimmering texture, over which a melancholic melody seems to "sigh" through dynamic swells and decays. Despite its technical complexity, it maintains a dreamlike quality, embodying Romantic-era virtuosity and expressiveness.
A lyrical étude emphasizing expressive phrasing and hand coordination, featuring a floating melody over arpeggiated harmonies. Its impressionistic qualities and dynamic contrasts make it a concert favorite.
A melancholic showpiece from Liszt's virtuosic études, combining poetic expression with demanding technical requirements like cascading arpeggios and delicate voicing.
A virtuosic piano étude emphasizing lightness and agility, part of Liszt's Three Concert Études. Characterized by rapid arpeggios and delicate fingerwork.
