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A contemporary a cappella choral work inspired by the Lacrimosa text from the Dies irae sequence. Composed in 2010, it blends traditional liturgical themes with modern compositional techniques, emphasizing mourning and spiritual reflection. Structured into three emotional sections: weeping, judgment, and supplication.

Franz Liszt's "Confutatis et Lacrimosa, S.550" is a virtuosic piano transcription of two movements from Mozart’s Requiem in D minor. Liszt’s arrangement amplifies the dramatic contrasts of the original choral work, adapting it for solo piano while preserving its sacred intensity. This piece exemplifies Liszt’s role in popularizing orchestral and choral works through piano transcriptions during the Romantic era.

Franz Liszt's "Confutatis et Lacrimosa" (S.550) is a virtuosic piano transcription of two movements from Mozart’s Requiem. It merges Liszt’s Romantic-era pianistic innovations with Mozart’s classical motifs, reflecting both reverence for the original and Liszt’s flamboyant style.

Franz Liszt's "Confutatis et Lacrimosa, S.550" is a virtuosic piano transcription of two movements from Mozart’s Requiem. It combines the dramatic "Confutatis" and mournful "Lacrimosa" into a single work, showcasing Liszt’s Romantic-era reinterpretation of classical themes.

Franz Liszt's 1865 piano transcription (S.550) masterfully condenses Mozart's haunting "Confutatis" and "Lacrimosa" from the Requiem in D minor into a solo instrument. Liszt preserves the drama of Mozart's original while adding virtuosic elements like rapid octaves and nuanced dynamics. This arrangement exemplifies Liszt's genius in reimagining orchestral works for piano, balancing reverence for the source with innovative pianistic techniques that pushed the instrument's expressive boundaries.