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Piano solo (Piano solo) - SMP Level 10 (Advanced) SKU: HL.51480770 Piano Solo. Composed by Franz Liszt. Edited by Ernst-G&uuml and nter Heinemann. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Pages: II and 38. Classical. Softcover. 48 pages. G. Henle #HN770. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480770). ISBN 9790201807706. UPC: 884088178826. 9.25x12.25x0.172 inches.At last these two highlights of Liszt's piano output are available in a good value Urtext! Every pianist knows the poetic, highly virtuosic legends about Liszt's famous namesakes, "St. Francis of Assisi preaching to the birds" and "St. Francis of Paola walking upon the waves." Liszt draws on all the resources of sound-painting to depict these holy events vividly. Both pieces are preceded by detailed explanations for the interested player in which the composer tells how he was inspired to compose this music. We print these texts in their French and Italian originals, and have added a German and an English translation. About Henle UrtextWhat I can expect from Henle Urtext editions: error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work  Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions  most beautiful music engraving  page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them  excellent print quality and binding  largest Urtext catalogue world-wide  longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions) About SMP Level 10 (Advanced) Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.