Credits:

Makoto Ueno

Description:

The true art of piano playing that Liszt sought in this collection is brought back to life here.The Erardthe piano Liszt loved. Packed with the most advanced technology of its time, this piano captivated Liszt and inspired him to compose a diverse array of works one after another. The Erard used for this recording is an original instrument from 1852 in exceptionally good condition. Miraculously, the original hammer felts and bass strings from that era have survived, making it a rare instrument capable of reproducing its original tone while remaining playable. Furthermore, it is an instrument that dates from the very era when Liszt composed and performed these collections. Playing this Erard, Makoto Ueno masterfully recreates the intricate interplay of timbre and dynamism characteristic of that era, brilliantly reviving the true essence of the pianism Liszt sought. The commentary by Dr. Ernst Her