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Consolations, S. 172

LW A111b · R. 12 · 1849–1850

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Total duration: 16'

This collection exists in an earlier version (S. 171a; LW A111a) and a later version (S. 172; LW A111b; R. 12). In the second version, the third piece is replaced entirely, and the other five pieces are revisions from the first version. Liszt made arrangements for organ of nos. 3–6 from the second version (S. 672d; LW E22).

Recommended editions

1. E major

Duration: 1' 30"

Difficulty: 2.5

Consolations, S. 172; 1. E major

2. E major

Duration: 3'

Difficulty: 2.5

Consolations, S. 172; 2. E major

3. D-flat major

The Klavierstück in E-flat minor (S. 692n) might be an earlier version of this piece.

Duration: 4'

Difficulty: 3

Consolations, S. 172; 3. D-flat major

4. D-flat major

This piece is based on a theme by Maria Pavlovna, the Grand Duchess of Weimar.

Duration: 2' 30"

Difficulty: 2.5

Consolations, S. 172; 4. D-flat major

5. E major

Duration: 2' 30"

Difficulty: 3

Consolations, S. 172; 5. E major

6. E major

Duration: 2' 30"

Difficulty: 3.5

Consolations, S. 172; 6. E major

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