🇭🇺Franz Liszt ： 2 Pieces from “Lohengrin” and “Tannhäuser” (Wagner) S.445/R.278 – 1. Entry of the Guests at Wartburg Castle Es-Dur

Liszt’s piano transcription of the guests’ entrance from Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser, this piece is characterized by a stately march-like character. A weighty theme unfolds through writing that makes effective use of rich chords and a wide register, building toward powerful climaxes as the musical scene progresses. Highlights include passages in which the melody must remain prominent while the accompaniment retains its fullness, as well as the sense of momentum created by the sound gathering toward its peaks. In performance, it is important to preserve the march pulse, articulate the chords clearly and evenly, and maintain a balance that keeps the inner voices from being obscured. Carefully shaped dynamic levels, together with a steady flow, bring out the brilliance distinctive of Liszt’s transcription.