Totentanz, S.126 (Liszt, Franz)

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For Piano and Orchestra (Liszt)

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Performer Pages Peter Katin (piano)
London Philharmonic (orchestra)
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Publisher Info. London Records, 1962. LL 1007.
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For Piano solo (Liszt)

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Performer Pages Jeff Manookian (piano)
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Scores

1st version – 'De profundis version'

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1849. Dated Oct. 21.
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Full score copy in the hand of August Conradi with additions/corrections by Liszt. Pages 4–7 of segment 1 and 12–14 of segment 3 apparently contain Liszt's corrections/drafts. Cover page reads "Toten Tanz Phantasie für Pianoforte und Orchester. terminé le 21 Octobre 1849."
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Editor Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1919.
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Editor Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1919.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2633.
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2nd version

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Editor Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862–1914)
Publisher. Info. Musikalische Werke. Serie I, Band 13 (pp.135-82)
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1915. Plate F.L. 29.
- reissued as Breitkopf & Härtels Partitur-Bibliothek, Nr. 2505 (#83692, ca.1920)
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Editor Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862–1914)
Max Alberti
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Ernst Eulenburg, No.722, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate E.E. 6137.
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Misc. Notes Alberti's edition is directly based upon Stavenhagen's edition above.
Franz Liszt's Musikalische Werke. Series I, Vol.13.
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Parts

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Editor Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1919.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2633.
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12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D,F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D,F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Cymbals/Triangle/Tam-Tam • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Editor Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862-1914)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate Orch.B. 2382.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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Arranger Rolf-Peter Wille (b. 1954)
Publisher. Info. Rolf-Peter Wille, 2010.
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Misc. Notes Can be performed with three pianos or two pianos and orchestra
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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1859-1865?).
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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F.W. Siegel, n.d.[1865]. Plate 8722.
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Editor Emil von Sauer (1862–1942)
Publisher. Info. Klavierwerke, Band 11: Werke für Klavier und Orchester (pp.101-34)
Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.3602c, n.d.[1913-17]. Plate 9893.
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Arranger Aleksandr Goldenweiser (1875-1961)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1931. Plate М. 11731 Г.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F.W. Siegel, n.d.(1865). Plate 2185.
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Editor Imre Mező (1932–)
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Publisher. Info. Neue Liszt-Ausgabe, Serie 1, Band 16 (pp.3-25)
Budapest: Editio Musica, 1982. Plate Z.8859.
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General Information

Work Title Totentanz
Alternative. Title Paraphrase über Dies Irae
Name Translations Danse macabre; Haláltánc; 死の舞踏 (リスト); Totentanz (utwór Ferenca Liszta); liszt; Tanec smrti; Танець смерті (Ліст); Пляска смерти (Лист); 死之舞
Name Aliases Csardas Macabre; Danse macabre (Liszt); Totentanz (Liszt); Totentanz (danza macabra per pianoforte e orchestra); Totentanz, S. 126; Haláltánc (Liszt)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 184704445; LCCN: n81133660; GND: 300094841
Composer Liszt, Franz
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. S.126/1 ; LW.H8 (1st version)
S.126/2 ; LW.H8 (2nd version)
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFL 378
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1847–53 (1st version), 1864 (2nd version)
First Performance. 1865-04-15 in The Hague (2nd version)
First Publication. 1865 (2nd version), 1919 (1st version)
Dedication Hans von Bülow
Average DurationAvg. Duration 16 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Solo: piano
Orchestra: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (in A), 2 bassoons + 2 horns (in D/D and F in version 2), 2 trumpets (in D/D and F in version 2), 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, percussion + strings
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Version History

  • Composed for piano and orchestra, 1847–53 (= 1st version, S.126/1)
Published 1919 by Breitkopf & Härtel (Leipzig), as De Profundis (revised by Ferruccio Busoni)
  • Revised 1859–64? (= 2nd version, S.126/2)
Published 1865 by Siegel (Leipzig)
  • Arranged for 2 pianos, 1859–65? (= S.652)
Published 1865 by Siegel (Leipzig)
  • Arranged for solo piano, 1860–65? (= S.525)
Published 1865 by Siegel (Leipzig)