Liszt

Part of JAKOB FICHERT's project focussing on the first two volumes of Liszt’s Années de Pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage).

This was an evening of music and poetry with myself and pianist Jakob Fichert.

“The title Années de Pèlerinage, Years of Pilgrimage, evokes many associations and these works radiate a sense of a radical inner journey. The creation of Liszt’s Years of Pilgrimage span across almost his whole adult life, and range from the youthful virtuoso to his late experimental style.

Here, Fichert and Frankland respond to Liszt’s music and words, with a playful but faithful interpretation of the piece for contemporary audience. One thing is for sure, it speaks to much more urgent issues than simply being a homage to the Swiss Alps!