Souvenir de Pesth, Opus 65a

Throughout his compositional career, Sigismond Thalberg wrote many pieces based upon the themes of other composers, including Bellini, Mozart and Rossini. In 'Souvenir de Pesth', Thalberg takes traditional Hungarian songs and manipulates them into his own creations. The work begins with a quiet, subdued theme, growing in complexity, texture and virtuosity before reaching a stunning finale. --- W...