Fr. Liszt - Sonata in B minor, S.178

Liszt - Piano Sonata in B minor
_____________________
davidcools.art
℗ 2020 LUCA School of Arts, Leuven
Released on: 2020-09-16
Producer: Neel Swinnen
LIVE Recording: Matthias Nauwelaerts
----------------------------------------------------------
Website & Instagram: davidcools.art
The Sonata unfolds in approximately 30 minutes of unbroken music. While its distinct movements are rolled into one, the entire work is encompassed within an overarching sonata form. Liszt effectively composed a sonata within a sonata, which is part of the work's uniqueness, and he was quite economical with his thematic material. The first page contains three motive ideas that provide the basis for nearly all that follows, with the ideas being transformed throughout.
A wide range of divergent theories exists as to what the Sonata is about. It is a musical portrait of the Faust legend; it is autobiographical; it is about the devine and the diabolical; it is an allegory set in the Garden of Eden or it is a piece of "expressive form" with no meaning beyond itself. Personally, I feel they are not mutually exclusive but rather highlighting different aspects of his masterpiece.
After doing an explorative research to sources and performance - by writing my master thesis about the Sonata - I decided to play D natural in m.738 and D sharp in m.740 in accordance to Klindworth's version (Liszt's pupil), following the musical and programmatic analogy of Goethe's Faust. First she is "judged" by Mephistopheles, then a voice from above says "she's saved". Redemption triumphs over condamnation.
- David Cools

[@giusycaruso9569]

Great performance David!

[@pamelapreschern8531]

Bravo, complimenti!

[@dianagonnissen4218]

Bravo David!

[@alessiohg1]

Complimenti David! Esecuzione perfetta!!

[@dacovaz]

Grazie Alessio!

[@francescadinardodimaio2074]

Really really impressive.

[@dacovaz]

Thanks! I think together with the Tempest they are the perfect repertoire to play in these surreal covid times!

[@gerardbedecarter]

A beautiful performance.

[@dacovaz]

Dear Gerard, thank you so much for your kind comment. Your work on the Sonata is a must-read.

[@gerardbedecarter]

@@dacovaz I'm glad that you enjoy reading the published works of Martin, Tibor and myself.

[@dulcejoya]

magical performance fabulous...expression i love it

[@dacovaz]

Gracias dulce joya 👍

[@lorenzogiongrandi8674]

Fenomenale 🤩🤩🤩🌋

[@dacovaz]

Grazie Lorenzo:)

[@josemanuelpagan3579]

Impresionante, David. Te atreves con esa sonata imposible y lo haces de maravilla. Felicidades, es un paso de gigante.

[@dacovaz]

Gracias José Manuel. Cada concierto es un ensayo más:)

[@anthonyhughes6688]

An excellent performance of such a great masterpiece. I enjoyed it very much.

[@dacovaz]

Thanks a lot dear Anthony.