The Mephisto Waltzes are four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt in 1859–62, 1880–81, 1883 and 1885. Nos. 1 and 2 were composed for orchestra, and later arranged for piano, piano duet and two pianos, whereas 3 and 4 were written for piano only. Of the four, the first is the most popular and has been frequently performed in concert and recorded.
Date of composition | 1861 (1859-1861) |
Catalogue | S. 514 |
Arrangement of | Franz Liszt: 2 Episoden aus Lenau's Faust, S. 110 |
Instruments | Piano |
Autotranslations beta |
Franz Liszt: Mephisto Waltz n°1, S. 514 Franz Liszt: Mephisto Waltz n. 1, S. 514 Franz Liszt: Mephisto Waltz Nr. 1, S. 514 |