Franz Liszt - Complete Piano Music, Vol. 67 (Paul Williamson)

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Composer: Franz Liszt

1. Einleitung und Ungarischer Marsch von Graf Imre Széchényi, S. 573
2. Grande paraphrase de la Marche pour le Sultan Abdul-Medjid Khan, S. 403
3. Marche hongroise de Szabady, S. 572
4. Introduction des variations sur une marche du Siège de Corinthe, S. 421a
5. Marche funèbre de la Symphonie héroïque de Beethoven, S. 463e
6. Grande paraphrase de concert, S. 426a
7. Marcia Circassa tratta dall'opera Russlan e Ludmilla di Glinka, S. 406 No. 1
8. Grande paraphrase de la Marche pour le Sultan Abdul-Medjid Khan, S. 403 (Simplified Version)
9. Festmarsch zu Schillers 100 jähriger Geburtstagsfeier, S. 549

Paul Williamson, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Naxos

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This volume of the Complete Piano Music edition highlights Liszt’s march transcriptions, a genre he explored throughout his career to reflect national identity and honor local cultures during performances. These works, frequently featured in his recitals, combine Hungarian musical elements—such as native scales and cimbalom-inspired textures—with Liszt’s characteristic Romantic virtuosity and flamboyant expression.

Canadian pianist Paul Williamson, winner of the 2025 Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Award, is recognized as one of the country’s emerging artists. He has earned top prizes at numerous national and international competitions, including the Canadian National Music Festival and the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association Piano Competition. Trained at the University of Manitoba and the Colburn School, he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Northwestern University. An advocate for contemporary music, Williamson performs new works and collaborates with living composers. He has appeared at major festivals, recorded albums of Liszt and Canadian composer Tristan Zaba, and is also active as a dedicated teacher and mentor.

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