Franz Liszt:
Années de Pélerinage: Italy
Méphisto-Valse
The award winning and critically acclaimed follow-up by Czech pianist Libor Novacek explores one of Liszt’s most poetic works, the 2nd set (Italy) of Années de Pèlerinage, which includes interpretations of 3 Petrarch sonnets and the famous Dante Sonata. The recital is rounded off with a barnstorming performance of the fiendish Mephisto Waltz no.1, one of Libor’s favourite calling cards.
Editor’s Choice, Gramophone
Diplom d’Honneur, Liszt Society of Budapest
‘There seems something very special about this artist.’
Gramophone
‘Outshines everything that has appeared the last few years in this field.’
De Volkskrant, Netherlands
‘This new recital by Libor Novacek is exceptional, and I urge all Lisztians and also those keen to get to know some of this composer’s finest piano music to hear it.’
International Record Review
Release date: 1-2-08
Label: Landor Records
