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Organ Works, Volume II: Organ Comb Bound Book

By Franz Liszt

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Titles: Phantasie und Fuge * Praeludium und Fuge über B-A-C-H * Adagio * Kirchen-Hymne: Salve Regina * Kirchen-Hymne: Ave maris stella * Mess * Requiem * Zur Trauung.

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Series: Kalmus Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 108
ISBN10: 0-7692-6528-6
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-6528-5
UPC: 029156687705
SKU: 00-K03616

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About the Composer: Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt (1811–1886) transformed the organ's role in 19th-century music, treating it as a virtuosic concert instrument rather than a liturgical utility. His organ works demonstrate technical brilliance and harmonic innovation while drawing deeply from Catholic liturgical traditions, church hymns, and Bach's legacy. Liszt's approach to organ composition influenced generations of players and composers, expanding the instrument's expressive range.

Why we love this

Liszt's organ music balances virtuosic display with genuine spiritual depth. This volume includes both recital showpieces (Phantasie und Fuge, Praeludium und Fuge über B-A-C-H) and sacred works, giving organists repertoire that moves audiences whether in concert hall or church. The Kalmus Edition layout makes these substantial pieces accessible for serious study and performance.

What to expect

These pieces move between virtuosic brilliance and intimate spiritual reflection. Liszt's harmonic language creates moments of lush romanticism alongside stark harmonic surprises, while his technical demands test both manual and pedal technique. The collection feels like a personal dialogue with church tradition and compositional legacy.

Who it's for

Organists at the advanced amateur and professional levels will find substantial repertoire spanning recital works, liturgical music, and tributes to Bach. Church musicians seeking Romantic-era sacred works and concert organists building programs around 19th-century masterworks will value this comprehensive collection.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the pedal writing with clarity and independence. Liszt's pedal lines often carry thematic material and demand distinct articulation from the manual voices.
  • Balance dramatic registration changes against musical continuity. These works call for bold color shifts, but transitions between sections should feel organic rather than abrupt.
  • Pay close attention to Liszt's harmonic language, which often moves beyond traditional functional harmony. Allow unexpected chord progressions to unfold with confidence rather than hesitation.

How to use it

Feature the Phantasie und Fuge or Praeludium und Fuge über B-A-C-H as concert centerpieces that demonstrate the instrument's full range. The sacred works (Salve Regina, Ave maris stella, Requiem, Mess) serve liturgical contexts and special services, while Zur Trauung provides sophisticated organ music for weddings.

Skills your students will build

  • Advanced pedal independence and coordination with manual voices
  • Harmonic reading in the Romantic era (altered chords, unexpected modulations)
  • Registration planning and tonal variety across multiple manuals
  • Interpretation of Liszt's virtuosic figuration and dramatic structure
  • Liturgical organ repertoire and sacred music conventions

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