The final part of this series presents the complete Hungarian Rhapsodies in their definitive form. Earlier sections include previous versions and alternative compositions of some rhapsodies, weaving together diverse elements from Liszt's oeuvre.
As an introduction to this concert, the series of solo versions of symphonic poems continues with Orpheus. A Liszt student named Friedrich Spiro initially created the transcription, which Liszt then meticulously revised before publication.
The following group of works contains five transcriptions in lesser-known forms. The Organ Fantasy and Fugue in G minor, transcribed from Bach's original, is presented in its original version. The fifth section features Liszt's arrangements of six Polish songs by Chopin.
The concert version of the Marche pour le Sultan Abdul Medjid-Khan is included in section 40. The first version of the transcription of Rossini's La charité was intended for publication.
The first version of Il penseroso was never published, but it bears the same motto as the published compilation. Also included is the concert version of the Marche funèbre from the third book of Années.
Among Liszt's numerous album leaves are pieces based on the main theme of the Première Ballade. The second CD contains the piano transcription of a symphonic poem by Ludwig Stark.
Additionally, further pieces with connections to Rossini are presented. The collection concludes with the original version of the Grande Valse di bravura.