This thesis focuses on Franz Liszt’s piano works between original compositions and transcriptions. The content includes three original compositions and two transcriptions. Original compositions are” Sonetto 104 del Petrarca”, “Ballade No.1” and” Trois etudes de concert no.2”. Transcriptions are “Gretchen am spinnrade” and “Rigoletto paraphrase”.
This thesis covering five chapters and with exception to the introduction on
chapter one and the conclusion on chapter five, the research could be divided into three chapters.
Chapter two introduces Liszt’s Life and piano works. Depict his childhood on Europe tourism to settle down in Weimer . To research his alteration on music his style.
Chapter three discusses the composing technique of original compositions and transcriptions. Compare with the differences and similarities between these two techniques of composition.
Chapter four discusses the interpretation and perfecting skills of original compositions and transcriptions. Demonstrate how to practice and convey the ideas of music.
Chapter five would be the summary of the entire thesis.
