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Brilliant Classics

Liszt: Historical Transcriptions for Harp

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Details

Composer
Franz Liszt
Artist
Anna Pasetti
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Jan 16, 2026
Catalog #
BRI97519
UPC
5063758975193

About

Franz Liszt (1811-1886), though primarily known for his groundbreaking work as a pianist and composer, had an indirect but meaningful relationship with the harp. While he did not compose extensively for the instrument, he recognized it's expressive capabilities and occasionally incorporated it into his orchestral and vocal works. His appreciation for the harp's unique timbre is especially evident in pieces like the Dante Symphony and Les Preludes, where the harp adds a celestial or ethereal texture that complements his dramatic musical narratives. Liszt's circle of influence also brought him into contact with harpists of his time, and he occasionally arranged pieces that could be adapted for the harp. His transcription of Schubert's Ave Maria, for instance, has become a popular work among harpists. Though he never wrote solo harp compositions, the lyrical and arpeggiated nature of his piano writing shares similarities with harp technique, suggesting an understanding of the instrument's expressive qualities. This beautiful program presents arrangements of works by Liszt which are especially suitable for performance on the harp: Ave Maria, Schubert's Standchen, 6 Consolations, 3 Liebestraume, Angelus. The harp arrangements are by several famous harp players and composers from the end of the 19th century. Beautifully played by Anna Pasetti, one of the leading harp players of today. As a musicologist, she is the author of about 300 publications on the history of the harp and it's repertoire (including 5 monographs), but she also has numerous recordings to her credit, mostly dedicated to the unknown harp repertoire that she herself rediscovered.

Tracklist 14 tracks

  1. 1 Album-Leaf in A Minor, S166g, "Serenade" (arr. E. Parish Alvars for harp) 06:25
    Track
    1
    Title
    Album-Leaf in A Minor, S166g, "Serenade" (arr. E. Parish Alvars for harp)
    Duration
    06:25
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  2. 2 Arcadelt - Ave Maria, S183/R68 (Arr. P. Dubez for harp) 06:28
    Track
    2
    Title
    Arcadelt - Ave Maria, S183/R68 (Arr. P. Dubez for harp)
    Duration
    06:28
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  3. 3 Ave Maria II in D-Flat Major, S504/R193 (arr. P. Dubez for harp) 05:44
    Track
    3
    Title
    Ave Maria II in D-Flat Major, S504/R193 (arr. P. Dubez for harp)
    Duration
    05:44
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  4. 4 No. 1. Andante con moto 01:43
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 1. Andante con moto
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  5. 5 No. 2. Un poco più mosso 04:42
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 2. Un poco più mosso
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  6. 6 No. 3 in D-Flat Major: Lento placido 04:27
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 3 in D-Flat Major: Lento placido
    Duration
    04:27
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  7. 7 No. 4. Quasi adagio 02:40
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 4. Quasi adagio
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  8. 8 No. 5. Andantino 03:10
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 5. Andantino
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  9. 9 No. 6. Allegretto sempre cantabile 04:42
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 6. Allegretto sempre cantabile
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  10. 10 Ave Maria für die grosse Klavierschule von Lebert und Stark, S182/R67, "Die Glocken von Rom" (arr. E. Schüecker for harp) 06:07
    Track
    10
    Title
    Ave Maria für die grosse Klavierschule von Lebert und Stark, S182/R67, "Die Glocken von Rom" (arr. E. Schüecker for harp)
    Duration
    06:07
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  11. 11 Années de pèlerinage, 3rd year, S163/R10: No. 1. Angelus! Priere aux anges gardiens (Angelus. Prayer to the Guardian Angels) (arr. W. Posse for harp) 08:17
    Track
    11
    Title
    Années de pèlerinage, 3rd year, S163/R10: No. 1. Angelus! Priere aux anges gardiens (Angelus. Prayer to the Guardian Angels) (arr. W. Posse for harp)
    Duration
    08:17
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  12. 12 No. 1. Nocturne in A-Flat Major 07:06
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 1. Nocturne in A-Flat Major
    Duration
    07:06
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  13. 13 No. 2. Nocturne in E-Flat Major 04:24
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 2. Nocturne in E-Flat Major
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti
  14. 14 No. 3. Nocturne in A-Flat Major 06:15
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 3. Nocturne in A-Flat Major
    Duration
    06:15
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Anna Pasetti