Ann馥s de P鑞erinage, Complete (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486256276)

The present volume reproduces -- directly from an authoritative Russian edition -- the famous cycle of solo piano works that comprises a summa of Liszt's pianistic achievement, representing the maturation of his style over a period of decades. The Ann馥s de P鑞erinage (Years of Pilgrimage) consists of the Premi鑽e Ann馥(Suisse); DeuxiemeAnn馥 (Italie) -- including the formidable "Apr鑚 une lecture du Dante" -- and its supplement, Venezia e Napoli; and Troisi鑪e Ann馥. Also included in this volume are a number of related pieces: "Lyon," from Album d'un voyageur; the three pieces called Apparitions; the original version of Venezia e Napoli. In addition, new English translations of the Russian footnotes and of the editor's preface have been provided. Printed in a sturdy, attractive, and inexpensive format, this rich cycle of masterly works for solo piano belongs in the library of every serious pianist or music lover.