Franz Liszt ： Années de pèlerinage deuxième année “Italie” Après une lecture du Dante in d-moll S.161/R.10-7

Inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, the Dante Sonata is the monumental conclusion to the second year of Années de pèlerinage. Fiery, infernal themes contrast with radiant, transcendent melodies, creating a vast musical narrative of dramatic intensity and spiritual aspiration. Widely regarded as one of Liszt's greatest masterpieces, it unites breathtaking virtuosity with profound expressive depth. The challenge lies in mastering ferocious octaves, wide leaps, dense chordal writing, and rapid passagework while sustaining the work's sweeping architecture and vividly portraying its dramatic contrasts and narrative power.