April 23, 2021 - The Independent Pianist

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Liszt Consolations Nos. 1-3

Posted on April 23, 2021April 22, 2021 by Cole Anderson

Today’s post features some of Liszt’s most enchantingly lyrical works, the Consolations from 1850. These works are an expression of Liszt’s genuine religious mysticism, which was paradoxically (given the tempestuous nature of his private life) such an important part of his identity throughout his life. Stylistically, their closest kinship is Continue Reading

Cole is an experienced free-lance pianist, composer and teacher. For the last 20 years he has been loving the piano and making music, and bringing his passion to music lovers all over the world. He specializes in playing and explaining great repertoire from the classics to the most recent creations, from the most well known composers to the most obscure. Along the way he loves helping every player, from the enthusiastic amateur to the budding professional, realize their dreams at the keyboard.