Liszt Liebestraum no. 3 - Analysis: Dreams of Love!

[@SonataSecrets]

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[@bikedawg]

What a GEM of a channel---thank you for this wonderful analysis and break down of this beautiful piece!! ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@michaelcain-pruis2422]

This was the piece that made everything 'click' for me as a pianist. I was still struggling with certain techniques, concepts, and general musicality. But I kept being drawn to this piece. And once I learned it, everything came easier - it made total sense for once. It will always be the most special piece in my life.

[@SonataSecrets]

That's great to hear :)

[@Bozzigmupp]

@@ethandeister6567 isnt it difficult to do so, i mean, playing many notes with one hand but only one finger playing melody

[@indianawesomeness]

@@Bozzigmupp once you've been playing long enough you get good at finger independence. keep practicing!

[@jonathangudbrand3656]

Same bro. Literally exactly the same thing happened to me

[@nezkeys79]

When I first heard un sospiro I never realised that the hands take turn on the melody. The piano is such a marvelous instrument

[@oatstime8553]

This was the piece that hooked me on piano. I’ve been playing for almost a year. I had been dabbling in listening to classical piano for a bit and I had already heard liebestraum but when I heard it again and really listened to it, it melted me. I wanted to learn it no matter what it took. I knew it wasn’t the right way but it was the way I was determined to do it. I learned it and I couldn’t play it great, I’d mess up a lot, I couldn’t play the first cadenza for my life but I could play the second one really crappy. But none of that mattered to me. I could play the piece and improve on it as much as I wanted over the rest of my youth and enjoy the sophisticated beauty of this piece. It is the most special piece in my life and I wanted nothing more that to play this with excellence some day. Now I’ve come back to it and am going to cut no corners. I’m going to work on this piece until I have nothing left to work on. Thanks for your video, this has given me a fair bit of clarity for the middle of the piece where as most other people just talk about the first few measures.

[@monsterhunterveteran]

get a good teacher,

[@djtomt]

Im getting a world class music education thanks to this amazing man: Henrik! What a gift!

[@clementbeaudonnat1381]

To survive the second cadenza, you need to have survived the first one which I find more difficult. Thank you for this (again) brilliant video

[@PianoScenesMoviesandSeries]

The second cadanza is like a video game boss that unexpectedly revives for a second round.

[@SonataSecrets]

Interesting, I find the second harder (although the first is not easy either), but I suppose everyone's hands are different.

[@autogenicscoach5108]

What are the L and R hand notes in the 2nd cadenza please?

[@hkgweigwei]

I have just finished learning this piece. The 2nd cadenzas appeared harder at first but then it is auto pilot once you get it down. Now I am challenged by the first cadenza.

[@sodaerynzyrillg.7295]

woah really? im currently learning thepiece and the first one seems easier, or maybe id change my opinion once ive fully learned it

[@HaliPuppeh]

I've never been a fan of Liszt, but this is one piece that I can now enjoy thanks to you, Henrik. Beautifully played.

[@SonataSecrets]

It's me pleasure :) I actually feel the same way, but there are quite a few more exceptions for me also, the B minor sonata being a big one.

[@embracethenight9060]

@@SonataSecrets and there's much more to Discover! I suggest checking out the operatic fantasies!

[@JackBHolt]

imo his orchestrations are amazing

[@abderxd1345]

​@@SonataSecretsdon't forget the years of pilgrimage!

[@2k10clarky]

Consolation no3

[@lykeioschoolprojects9806]

I have listened and loved this piece for 40 years but these 17 minutes have made me love this piece all over again. Your analysis is stellar, your playing exquisite and I have purely and totally enjoyed every second of these 17 minutes!!!

[@PianoDawg1620]

Fantastic analysis! And oh my gosh, this piece will always have a place in my heart. I'm in pure bliss to even be able to play it!

[@BrothersandCoFilms]

No one does what you do. I have no classical training but love learning technical information and the story behind my favourite pieces from your videos.

[@georgecandreva9215]

The harmonic analysis is much appreciated. Chord symbols and Roman numerals. Well done and "very jazzy" indeed.

[@b_tang]

Amazingly articulated analysis of this piece!

[@SonataSecrets]

I'm glad you liiked it!

[@razkaran2428]

The way you describe and analyze the piece really shows how passionate you are about it. I myself am learning this piece, and watching you describe it with such love and admiration for it makes me very happy for some reason. Thank you.

[@yaunasiestrellas]

I found this channel today and I'm already loving your videos, this is one of my favorites pieces so this is an amazing coincidence, thank you

[@SonataSecrets]

The world moves in mysterious ways :) Welcome!

[@MrFartyman44]

A lot of people out there really appreciate you and all the others who make videos like this. Took lessons as a kid for about 8 years never wanted to pay attention to the theory just wanted to play and learn pieces and coming back as an adult these videos are very informative. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@etudeando]

I don't know why everyone plays this so fast as a slow tempo is absolutely amazing.

[@emrosio6151]

I agree that the first section and the last section is nice slow but middle section is more intense and in My opinion it should be faster

[@vonwaq]

the middle section should be fast, the ‘love’ is the most intense and, if anything is overflowing. thats why it needs to be played that dramatically

[@sekazzi]

Hey amazing analysis friend. Really enjoyed this, and really enjoy playing this particular one. I'm glad you finally got around to Liszt :) I'll keep campaigning for you to do Un Sospiro, because that really is the crown jewel of Liszt's piano pieces :D

[@margarethansen7480]

This is really fantastic, maestro! One of the most beautiful pieces from Lizst very well analized, comparing with the literature that inspired him!! You make an excellent work on KZbin, thanks for all!! And God save your hands and mind❤❤❤

[@aldofernandez9581]

Hi mate! I really enjoyed this analysis. Thank u so much. You play and teach amazing.

[@philbrammer3632]

Thankyou for this wonderful video of one of my favorite pieces. Excellent harmonic analysis and professional delivery, great job. Subscribed!

[@xdia19xdiamondgirl19]

I love this! The edits, emojis, demonstration/explanation of everything. Thank you sooo much!! You deserve way more subscribers 😊❤️

[@gergelykiss]

Herr Kilhamn, that was wonderful! A beautiful presentation - made all the more enjoyable by the sheer love for the piece that your face projects all through the video! :) The proliferation of 9th, 11th and even 13th sonorities are really remarkable in this work. The final cadence starting with the A-major first inversion chord (which I guess acts like an enharmonically written Neapolitan flat two predominant, although somehow it doesn't _sound_ anything like a Neapolitan chord:) also features a lovely passing 11th sonority over the E-flat. Crazy pretty things going on in the two questions on that final page also. The first question has parallel fifths (F-C to Gb - Db) - yet sounds perfectly beautiful. I never realized that the final two bars actually give us a plagal cadence - another lovely detail. Thank you so much for this video (wonderful production to go with the excellent content)!

[@RATsnak3]

This is my favorite song, thanks for covering it in such depth

[@brendanward2991]

One of my favourites.

[@arshialotfi8910]

Beautiful playing and in depth analysis , you deserve much more subscribers and views

[@kenzeller4440]

I quite enjoyed this. Thank you! It looks like you know the piece well by how secure you are with it. I've still work to do to get it to that level. Thanks for the insights and inspiration!

[@bernardodc9631]

Amazing analysis and playing! Thank you so much

[@DaVe-jz7gt]

This is so neat to go deeper into these songs i love. Cant play them but love them all the same. What an awesome channel 👏

[@chermia97]

Please, I want a full performance of the piece.

[@bluesky_briancho6677]

Hi Henrik Your tutorial and interpretation is amazing. I am practicing to watch your lesson. Thanks from Seoul.

[@shbzg]

Very informative analysis. Incredible work!

[@SonataSecrets]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@damoon57]

I think 10:55 in the second bar would makes more sense if we interpret the first chord as a E# diminished seventh, don’t you think!?

[@kurskk]

Love the explanation, love the way you play it, I love this piece to much !! Well done !!

[@gybody4653]

I was just thinking of learning this and found this, perfect

[@ChrisKogos]

Thank you so much for this fantastic video, I love the way you describe the chords in this wonderful piece.

[@gtd9536]

Thanks for playing that first cadenza not at presto speed. I've been desperately trying to play it accurately as fast as I can, just like I hear everyone else play it. By slowing it down, it stays true to the title of the piece and it sounds more musical.

[@rocketpower4127]

I’m trying to learn this piece I’m almost done with the first page. But I’m kind of new to piano so I might struggle with the rest.

[@CloudsPC-jh5ql]

Hey man, I’m learning this right now too! Got the first page down in around a week. Update me on your progress!! I’d love some insight if you are still on the piece.

[@rbcm1]

You sir, are amazing! I love your analysis of the pieces based on the music theory. Thank you for this video!

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

Yay I was waiting for an analysis of liebestraum by sonata secrets :)

[@PianoScenesMoviesandSeries]

An early christmas present. Thank you!

[@Robert-gm8ig]

Played the song well, it really is a piece that evokes a lot of emotions, bright and dark. Keep up the good work.

[@seforaInCantart]

Ouviria isso o dia inteiro. Obrigada

[@florisdejong1512]

Thank you Henrik, this video really helped me understand the pianopiece! :)

[@florisdejong1512]

I ordered the sheet music.

[@SonataSecrets]

Thanks, enjoy playing it!

[@milindbandulal4975]

I absolutely loved this video, explained a complex and beautiful piece of music with the complexity and beauty it deserves

[@BC465]

I grew up listening to this piece a lot. Love seeing the in depth analysis. Thank you for making this! Subbed :3

[@BarbeRace]

I find it really interesting that, as you say, Lizsts prioritizes the general thrust of the music over harmonic details, and I love it (this has a little jazz sides)

[@seforaInCantart]

Não sou pianista. Comecei a estudar quando criança, mas, infelizmente, precisei interromper os estudos. Mas sou apaixonada por piano, pelo seu canal e por seus vídeos. Obrigada. Saudações do Brasil.

[@antoniavignera2339]

Il mio autore preferito ho studiato gli studi da concerto per poi eseguire il famoso sospiro all’esame finale di diploma.Sto seguendo la spiegazione proposta ,complimenti Lei è molto bravo nel far vedere le difficoltà e come affrontarli . Grazie

[@VGP]

Thanks so much for making this video! I am learning this piece and found the harmonic and structural analysis very refreshing and enjoyable to follow! In the coda at cantando espressivo, do you think the melody is more like a recitative, with the rhythm matching "solang du lieben kannst" and "solang du lieben magst"? The ending inner voices with E-flat-D-flat-C and G-F-E-flat can be like tear drops.

[@davidernestoguevararodrigu8994]

El ingles no es mi fuerte pero entiendo la mayor parte de lo que dices y es hermoso. Como amo esta canción y gracias por explicarla amigo ❤️

[@rainqd1889]

I love you and your videos, and the new overhead camera angle. Thank you for all that you do, I hope you have a wonderful christmas

[@wasfuerkeksigkeit]

Another great video, I love the new format where you can see your hands and what they are playing. I am a hobby pianist and am currently learning moonlight sonata 3rd movement which is an absolute beast. I plan to learn this next. Thanks for the great explanation.

[@AntonellaPianist]

wonderful analysis! I enjoyed it, I was able to confirm my thoughts and perception on each one of the sections 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 much apreciated ❤

[@Lim-Piano]

제가 지금 연습중인데 보는것만으로도 많은 도움이 되네요 ~ 구독과 좋아요 누르고 응원합니다 ~

[@unebellepatience1197]

i appreciate you so much :) i am self-teaching myself the piano and your videos help me feel so much more connected to what i am doing, especially since i majored in philosophy!

[@be.muriel]

Thank you for your analysis, I learned this without sheet music so this helped a lot in understanding the piece more.

[@chermia97]

So beautiful that it always makes me cry. 💘 Thank you for this analysis. 💓

[@margarethansen7480]

Thanks a lot for these gorgeous vídeos!! I love Lizst, this music and your channel❤❤❤❤

[@justclassics2034]

Nice analysis , looking forward for more! I have only one request , an analysis about Chopin's Ballade no.1 and i hope this comment reaches you.

[@SonataSecrets]

Chopin's Ballade no. 1 has been on my list a long time and I finally had the time to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZzJe6mmhKmWjq8

[@eqon1234]

Henkrik, you have such a knack for releasing these at the right time. It's Sunday morning and I can drink my coffee and enjoy this! I always learn so much from your videos. When did you start playing piano?

[@SonataSecrets]

I started with Suzuki pedagogy slightly before 6 yo, then departed from that system with a great private teacher at 12, who helped me get to conservatory level at after graduation at 18.

[@eqon1234]

@@SonataSecrets you clearly have talent and it was cultivated well through life!

[@simongarrettmusic]

@@SonataSecrets Watching you play, especially from the aerial view is, to me magic.

[@e.l.2734]

My God, this is beautiful. Tysm

[@srijansrivastava3507]

Absolutely Amazing! Thank you so much 😇

[@Birbeniho]

Amazing analysis

[@Clay_Rose]

Wonderful video!! Your insight into the music is very useful and your playing is great :) Liebestraum always has a special place in my heart.

[@SonataSecrets]

Thanks Clay!

[@Clay_Rose]

@@SonataSecrets thank you for the video!

[@marialuciafelix300]

Thank you beautiful sheet music

[@BFHPET]

6:24 why i dont get why same notes are marked in the f clef its not in different octaves? and different finger positions.

[@iris1782]

I love your saying butterfly 🦋 (rolling)in the stomach 😂

[@adrianaaraujo4888]

Queria ter um inglês fluente para entender tudo o que vc fala. Seus vídeos são maravilhosos. :) 😀 São Paulo. Brasil. Thank you

[@pedrodiniz92]

Que parte você não entendeu? Sou professor de inglês e acompanho vários videos por aqui :)

[@diatonicdissonance]

16:02 i think that functions more as an N6 it’s just spelled wrong enharmonically

[@szpakna]

I really like the way you play this! Would you be doing the full piece at some point?

[@汗をかいたアヒル]

Excellent exegesis Henrik!

[@RivaGabri27]

Beautiful video and beautiful piece

[@ishagshafeeg]

Thank you. Very well explained.

[@jonathancastellanos2941]

That was so much fun to watch thank you

[@spanische_trompete]

Thanks a lot, this was really interesting. I play this piece since almost 3 years but there were still some interpretation aspects I had not yet thought about.

[@nomsodka]

i love that butterfly in the second cadenza so much that i have to draw it on my sheet😂

[@lucasgust7720]

8:57 it's not that in Liszt the details doesn't matter, it's that he wanted a different kind of effect (detail) that it's not part of Chopin's style, but it's part of Liszt's.

[@anthonyfen-chong5557]

Loving your videos. I've been looking for this exact type of musical commentary/analysis with a bit of background and historical informations. And your passion is contagious ! Must be hard to combine the analysis and the performance so kudos and thanks a lot !

[@caterscarrots3407]

It's such a beautiful piece. I often have troubles when playing this piece though, the worst of which is the "Rogue Bb" at the E major middle section. By which I mean my hand playing a Bb, even though I'm sight reading a B natural. I get this with Debussy's Clair de Lune as well. I don't think I've ever had it go the other way around, having a rogue sharp in a flat key, it's always a rogue flat in sharps, usually Bb. It can happen when I've been playing in flats for a long time and I suddenly move to sharps, so like C minor to D major can have this happen. But it's more likely to happen the more flats and sharps there are in the corresponding key signatures, so Db and Ab to E and B is where it happens most often.

[@duckuploader953]

Is there a performance of this on your channel? I really enjoyed your playing

[@SonataSecrets]

Not this piece (yet...)

[@danielphotos45]

@@SonataSecrets waiting for you to perform this :)

[@Mremiliopsilva]

I loved it😍❤️💕

[@susu5862]

Can you show us the fingerings for the end of the first cadenza? It's quite different than most

[@ericrakestraw664]

I watched this video right after your analysis video of Schubert's Impromptu in G-flat, and I couldn't help but notice certain similarities between the two pieces. Both start on a melody that sort of hangs on one note accompanied by arpeggios. I wonder how much Liszt was influenced by Schubert's impromptu when he composed Liebestraume No. 3. We know that he was fascinated by the Wanderer Fantasy and rewrote it as a piano concerto, as well as a two-piano arrangement.

[@vonwaq]

it is so weird to find this comment, as the basis for me picking up liebestraum was because schubert’s op 90 no 3 was actually an exam piece and i really fell in love with these sort of ‘voicing’ pieces.

[@pedrodobandolim]

thank you beast!

[@ShawnCheah]

thanks for making this, needed this.

[@pinoyrealm4891]

can you explain further more the finale, the running part from top to bottom, the dreammy part, the one with complicated fingers

[@hatchegg80]

ok, this is a lot more difficult than it sounds ...

[@jimjohn2652]

Big hand Liszt is insanely passionate in his music. I really like his music and style. Also I like to interpret those long cadenzas as if the subject is entering and leaving a daydream of passionate love!

[@jimjohn2652]

Also would love to see Un sospiro from liszt as well. Liszt employs his famous drei händer technique

[@alirezabayati4016]

And finally🤩🤩🤩

[@lykeioschoolprojects9806]

Please do an analysis of Benediction De Dieu dans la Solitude. Its a lot to ask, I know, but it would be a tour de force and you can do it , I am certain of it.

[@petertarsio7168]

How are the 8th notes in this piece supposed to be played as sextuplets evenly or as triplet 8ths?

[@wolffgreenman]

It's funny because everyone says that this piece sounds.... "Like love", but I just feel a sense of pain and longing, perhaps for a lost lover, but it feels sad, nonetheless.

[@danielperanginangin5981]

9:40

[@ruramikael]

Composed around 1845 at the latest.

[@danielperanginangin5981]

10:32

[@yww7938]

Could you teach us how to survive the cadenza? Thx.🤣

[@lte23401]

🌷💖 💖🌷

[@DomskiPlays]

Its quite difficult, sadly

[@SonataSecrets]

Yes, especially after the first section

[@Deibler666]

8:49 God! Liszt is just a little boy against Chopin when it comes to dissonance!

[@FranzLiszt1]

Liszt > Chopin

[@Deibler666]

@@FranzLiszt1 Liszt ≠ Chopin

[@dummag4126]

Senza pedale prima della prima cadenza.

[@Ellatigojusticiero]

But you do not teach the e strategies , technical way to achieve the fermata, the two ones,to make them happen…sorry but it is the most concern for this piece.