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Liszt's 1851 revision of his Paganini études, while slightly simplified from the 1838 version, remains a cornerstone of virtuoso piano repertoire. These pieces transform Paganini's violin caprices into dazzling piano showpieces, exploring extremes of technique like rapid octaves, leaps, and chromatic scales.

"La Campanella" is the third of Liszt's virtuosic études inspired by Niccolò Paganini's violin compositions. It mimics the sound of a small bell (“campanella” in Italian) through rapid piano techniques, showcasing Liszt's revolutionary approach to keyboard performance.

Franz Liszt's Grandes études de Paganini, composed in 1851, reimagines Niccolò Paganini's violin caprices as revolutionary piano études. These six pieces epitomize Romantic-era virtuosity, featuring unprecedented technical demands like rapid octaves, leaps, and polyrhythms. The third étude, "La Campanella," remains iconic for its shimmering bell-like motifs.

Franz Liszt's Grandes études de Paganini, S.141, is a set of six virtuosic piano études composed in 1851. They are based on themes from Niccolò Paganini's 24 Caprices for solo violin, reimagining violin techniques into groundbreaking piano idioms. These études epitomize Liszt's innovative approach, demanding extraordinary technical skill while expanding the expressive possibilities of the piano. Notable for their dramatic contrasts and lyrical intensity, they include the famous "La Campanella," derived from Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 2.