🇭🇺Franz Liszt ： Années de pèlerinage deuxième année “Italie” Sonetto 123 del Petrarca in As-Dur S.161/R.10-6

This lyrical miniature is marked by a singing main melody and gentle arpeggiated accompaniment, evoking the poetic mood of Petrarch. From the quiet, intimate opening, the music gradually expands, and in the middle section its emotional intensity grows through changes in harmony and register. The intimate atmosphere of the opening is then recalled before the piece comes to a close, leaving a lingering aftertaste. In performance, the melody should be clearly brought out from the accompaniment, while maintaining a careful balance among all the voices, including the inner parts. Flexible breathing in the phrasing, a long-breathed crescendo leading to the climax, and delicate pedaling in the conclusion all help bring out the work’s expressive appeal.