A performer's analysis of Liszt's Sonetto 47 del Petrarca

Abstract

This creative project paper presents an analysis of the musical content and significant elements of Liszt's Sonetto 47 del Petrarca from the second book Deuxieme annee: Italie (Second Year: Italy) of the Annees de Pelerinage (Years of Pilgrimage). The paper focuses on the following musical elements to study this piece in depth: melody, texture, harmony, form, and expressive devices. In addition to that, it also provides insights of a performer for the challenges that are displayed in this piece and offers practical pedagogical approaches to solve the problems that are discussed.