Transcendental Etude S. 139 No. 9 in Ab Major "Ricordanza"-Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt - Transcendental Etude S. 139 No. 9 in Ab Major "Ricordanza"

Ricordanza opens with delicate gestures before an ornamented melody settles into focus. Liszt lets the line linger and then lifts it into flourishes that seem to extend the same breath across the keyboard.

Let the decoration follow the melody’s direction and allow the quieter harmonies to resonate. This is a concert étude for a pianist who enjoys making a large range of colour out of a very intimate sound.

Have a happy performance!