Analysis of Franz Liszt's Piano Adaptation 'Reminiscences de Don Juan'

摘要

"Reminiscences de Don Juan" is one of the ten most difficult piano music in the world, this work is adapted from the opera "Don Giovanni" by Hungarian pianist Franz Liszt. The technique is very difficult, the scale is also very grand. Based on the original work's rich expression he made the work grand momentum. The original opera "Don Giovanni" by Mozart last 2.5 hours long, but Liszt put it into a smart piece, and didn't delete even a note in the adaptation process. So the technique and rhythm are all very difficult. This article will show the composing background of "Reminiscences de Don Juan", compare the original "Don Giovanni" and analysis the music form, emotion and technique of "Reminiscences de Don Juan", helping piano players to understand the work and to perform it well.