Étude d'exécution transcendante no. 11 “Harmonies du Soir” S 139 (1852)
Légende no. 1:
St. François d'Assise. La prédication aux oiseaux
Légende no. 2:
St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots
Ave Maria "Die Glocken von Rom" S 182 (1862)
Hungarian Rhapsody no. 12 S 244
Sancta Dorothea S 187
Étude d'exécution transcendante no. 7
Pater Noster from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses S 173

Franz Liszt (1811-1886) is often thought of as a great virtuoso, enchanter of the masses, a writer of dazzling music, rich in special effects designed to astound the public and bring him easy success. In reality many of Liszt’s works reflect other aspects of his many-sided personality. He dedicated much of his existence to deep spiritual research, as testified by his numerous writings.

The American pianist Martin Berkofsky feels particularly at ease with the poetic world of Liszt. For him playing Liszt is almost an experience of mystic contemplation. The numerous, often radical changes that he makes to the original text should therefore be seen in this light: what counts most for him is not the notes in themselves, but the space that lies between them, a space that becomes vital and universal.

Look forward to a collaboration of the organisation „Donatori di Musica“ (a network of musicians, doctors, nurses, volunteers, patients and families of patients, whose aim is to organize regular series of concerts in hospitals, totally and absolutely free-of-charge), the pianist Martin Berkofsky and Arts Music.