🇭🇺Franz Liszt ： Fest-Polonaise S.634b

Liszt’s Fest-Polonaise is a two-piano work that builds on the stately stride characteristic of the polonaise, bringing out a festive brilliance and a virtuoso sparkle. A central point of interest is the way the two pianos pass melodic and rhythmic ideas between one another, at times combining in richly layered sonorities. The work can be understood as a progression that retains the rhythmic character of the polonaise while gradually expanding in scope. In performance, it is important to balance the elegance and momentum of the dotted rhythms, while maintaining a clear sense of meter even in brilliant passagework. The performers should listen closely to each other’s dynamics and tone, shaping the festive exhilaration with a unified sound.