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Franz Liszt's 1872 piano transcription of "La Marseillaise" reflects his fascination with national themes and virtuosic reinterpretations. The piece combines patriotic grandeur with Liszt's signature technical demands, exemplifying Romantic-era keyboard artistry.

Franz Liszt's "La Marseillaise" (S.237) is a dramatic piano transcription of the French national anthem, composed during his Weimar period. This work showcases Liszt's signature Romantic-era virtuosity, combining patriotic themes with technically demanding passages, reflecting both his political sympathies and innovative approach to piano composition.

Liszt's virtuosic transcription of "La Marseillaise" (S.237) is part of his series of patriotic works, blending revolutionary fervor with Romantic-era pianistic brilliance.