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Tannhäuser Overture transcription, S. 442 is a piece by Franz Liszt from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 10, an estimate.
- transcription
- Romantic
- grand
- stormy
- voicing
Also known as Ouvertüre Zu Tannhäuser S.442; von R.Wagner.
History
A low pickup prepares the majestic opening line. The source's sustained character gives the later virtuoso texture a foundation, rather than making the entire transcription a continuous flourish.
Sources
How to practise it
- Carry the low pickup into the sustained opening voices and keep their balance clear.
How hard is it
Level 10, estimated
The long three-staff encoding contains many layered voices, tuplets and pedal declarations and needs expert control.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Franz Liszt
- Consolation No. 1, S. 172Level 4, estimatedWith Maestro
- Liebesträume No. 3, S. 541Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Level 10, estimatedWith Maestro
