"Auf Flugeln des Gesanges, S. 547" by Felix Mendelssohn/Franz Liszt // Jingjing Wan, piano

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Franz Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn
Auf Flugeln des Gesanges, S. 547
Performer: Jingjing Wan
Michigan Recording Project
Recorded May 2022

This piano transcription, created by Liszt, brings to life Mendelssohn's enchanting art song. Mendelssohn's lyrical and melodic art song exemplified his gift for crafting expressive melodies that captured the essence of poetry. With great care, Liszt aimed to preserve the inherent beauty of the vocal original while translating its nuances, timbres, and emotional depths to the rich and versatile medium of the piano. The lyrics of "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" were written by the German poet Heinrich Heine. This poetic text expresses a sense of transcendence and a longing for an ethereal realm beyond the confines of everyday life. Through vivid imagery and lyrical phrases, Heine's words depict the power of music to uplift the soul and transport the listener to a realm of beauty and imagination. "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" opens with a graceful and flowing introduction, establishing a serene atmosphere. Liszt expertly weaves Mendelssohn's melodic lines into the piano texture, employing a sensitive touch and nuanced phrasing to evoke the expressive qualities of the human voice. Liszt's remarkable pianism brings forth delicate ornaments, dynamic contrasts, and expressive rubato that characterize his interpretative style.