LD101
Franz Liszt
LISZT and the CROSS
Music as Sacrament in the B Minor Sonata
a lecture recital by
PAUL BARNES

This provocative recital explores the intimate relationship between religion
and art in the life and music of Franz Liszt. Liszt's understanding of the
sacramental nature of music reveals fascinating intersection with the Orthodox
iconographic tradition. Just as the icon is seen as a "window to the Kingdom,"
so Liszt's B Minor Sonata serves as an "aural" icon, communicating the essence
of the Kingdom by stunning musical symbolism. A brief lecture that includes the
singing of Gregorian chant and an examination of iconography relating to Liszt is
followed by a performance of Liszt's greatest composition, the Sonata in B Minor,
"a truly multi-cultural and multi-sensory experience."

This disc is first of the LD100 series which will feature titles not
recorded specifically for the Liszt Digital Label but are compatible
and complimentary to the focus and purpose of Liszt Digital. The
Lecture and the Sonata were recorded live on Sept. 14, 1996
in Kimball Recital Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Potirion Sotiriu was recorded in May, 2000, at Kimball Recital
Hall. The copyright is held by Paul Barnes and it appears on this
web site with permission granted to LISZT DIGITAL for distribution
of this disc.