Henle Verlag Liszt F. - Annees De Pelerinage Premiere Annee - Suisse
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Summary of This Score
This collection for solo piano brings together a suite of emblematic pieces by Franz Liszt, inspired by landscapes, atmospheres, and inner impulses. It features a particularly inspiring progression for the pianist: the solemnity of Chapelle de Guillaume Tell, the sonic poetry of Au lac de Wallenstadt and Pastorale, followed by the singing delicacy of Au bord d'une source. The cycle then intensifies with Orage, before reaching a peak of depth in Vallée d'Obermann, a flagship piece where harmonic tension, expansive architecture, and pianistic narration intertwine.
The following tableaux provide a subtle balance between lyricism and character: Eglogue and Le mal du pays alternate melodic surges, register colors, and pedal finesse, while Les cloches de Genève concludes with evocative writing, where touch, resonance, and clarity of sound layers become essential. Additionally, the volume offers an appendix with an early version of Vallée d'Obermann (based on the 1842 Haslinger edition), a valuable asset for curious performers, comparative study, and stylistic deepening.
Practically intended for pianists of intermediate to advanced level, this score is suitable both for interpretative work (inner voices, phrase breathing, climate management) and recital program preparation. A reference for approaching Liszt with rigor, musicality, and a coherent overall vision.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Liszt, Franz | Instrumentation | Solo piano |
| Edition | Herttrich, Ernst (musicological editor) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in Années de pèlerinage Première année - Suisse?
The collection notably includes Guillaume Tell's Chapel, At Lake Wallenstadt, Pastorale, By a Spring, Storm, Obermann's Valley, Eclogue, Homesickness, and The Bells of Geneva.
Is this Liszt score for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano. The work does not provide for any instrumental or orchestral accompaniment.
What level is required to play Liszt's Première année - Suisse?
This edition is practically aimed at pianists of intermediate to advanced level. The work focuses in particular on inner voices, pedaling, and management of sound layers. Obermann's Valley demands special attention to its broad structure and harmonic tension.
Is there an earlier version of Obermann's Valley included in this edition?
An appendix contains an earlier version of Obermann's Valley, based on the 1842 Haslinger edition. This material allows for a comparative study of Liszt's writing.
Who prepared the edition of this Liszt score?
The musicological edition is signed by Ernst Herttrich. It concerns Franz Liszt's solo piano cycle, in the classical genre.
