Disque 6 - La Campanella • Rêve D'amour • Ronde Des Lutins • Méphisto-Valse • Le Rossignol • Valse-Impromptu • Grand Galop Chromatique • Valse Oubliée N° 1 • Les Jeux D'eau À La Villa D'este

Released in 1975 by La Voix de son Maître, this record is part of a celebrated series capturing the virtuosic interpretations of Franz Liszt’s piano compositions by the Hungarian pianist György Cziffra. Cziffra was widely regarded as one of the greatest Liszt interpreters of the twentieth century, bringing a unique blend of technical ferocity and romantic sensitivity to these pieces. The selection includes staples of the concert repertoire such as La Campanella and the Mephisto Waltz, showcasing Cziffra's legendary speed and control, which had become synonymous with his artistic identity.

The album reflects the mid-1970s push by EMI’s French division to reissue or curate definitive performances for the growing high-fidelity market. By focusing on the dramatic, pyrotechnic nature of Liszt’s writing, the design and selection aimed to bridge the gap between classical purism and the emotive power of Liszt’s original performances. Critics of the era frequently lauded Cziffra for his ability to navigate the extreme difficulty of these scores while maintaining a distinct, improvisatory spirit that felt connected to the legacy of the Romantics.