The Mephisto Waltzes are four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt in 1859-62, 1880–81, 1883 and 1885. Nos. 1 and 2 were composed for orchestra, and later arranged for piano, piano duet and two pianos, whereas 3 and 4 were written for piano only. Of the four, the first is the most popular and has been frequently performed in concert and recorded.
Associated with the Mephisto Waltzes is the Mephisto Polka, which follows the same program as the other Mephisto works.
The Waltzes
No. 1, S.514
Mephisto Waltz No. 1 is the best-known of the series and, together with No. 3, the most praised musically.
Mephisto Waltz No. 1, Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke (The Dance in the Village Inn) is the second of two short works he wrote for orchestra. While the work preceding it, Midnight Procession ("Der nächtliche Zug"), is rarely given (though both works have been recorded together), the waltz has been a concert favorite, with its passion, sensuality and dramatics generating an emotional impact. James Huneker described the work's "langourous syncopatedmelody" as "one of the most voluptuous episodes outside of the Tristan score."
Myles Clarkson, long ago frustrated in his hope for a career as a pianist, is now a music journalist and interviews Duncan Ely, perhaps the world's greatest virtuoso on the instrument. At first annoyed with Myles' presence, Duncan soon takes notice that Myles' hands seem perfect for the piano. From that point, Duncan and his adult daughter, Roxanne, strongly pursue a friendship with Myles and wife Paula.
Paula does not much like Duncan and especially dislikes Roxanne. While Paula is disturbed by the level of attention being paid to them, Myles is honored to be considered a friend by Duncan, who is dying of leukemia. Unbeknown to them, Duncan and Roxanne are Satanists. As Duncan's physical body nears its end, father and daughter perform an occult ritual that transfers Duncan's consciousness into Myles' body.
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The concert will open the 'TimelessResonance' music series created and produced by Thanh ViệtProduction, a pioneer in the development of cultural and musical events ... However, that is what we want to do ... 1 Op ... V ... 33 No ... Liszt’s MephistoWaltzNo. 1 S ... .
1971's The MephistoWaltz is a weird, oddly captivating film from screenwriter Ben Maddow (The Asphalt Jungle) ... the Mephisto Waltz took the genre in a slightly different, more offbeat direction.
The show commenced with a special guest, Sophie Druml, gracing the stage with a piano performance of Liszt’s “MephistoWaltz.” While her rendition was exquisitely executed, the piece itself extended ...
Markets. Shongweni Farmers & CraftMarket... From 7am to 1pm ... Musgrave Market ... (16+) ... Daniel Boico takes the podium with Liszt’s FirstMephistoWaltz followed by his ferociously taxing Piano Concerto No 1 which showcases Yeon-Min Park’s virtuosic prowess ... .
STRUTHERS — Local musician Don Yallech recalls how music found him at a young age ... BAND EXPERIENCE ... It brought in local music acts like Nancy Bizarri, The 8-Balls, The Sonics, The Elements, MephistoWaltz, The Infidels, etc ... HEADING TO NYC ... .
Dispatch Argus
30 Oct 2023
Dispatch Argus
30 Oct 2023