Rêve D'Amour-Feux Follets-Saint François De Paule Marchant Sur Les Flots-Mephisto Valse

Released in 1975 under the Erato label, this recording showcases French pianist Anne Queffélec performing a selection of Franz Liszt’s most evocative compositions. The album serves as a distillation of Liszt’s dual nature as a composer, juxtaposing the tender, melodic intimacy of Rêve d'Amour with the virtuosic, diabolical intensity found in the Mephisto Valse and the expansive, impressionistic Saint François de Paule marchant sur les flots.

The production reflects the mid-1970s commitment by Erato to capture the depth of the Romantic piano repertoire through high-fidelity studio recording. Anne Queffélec, known for her rigorous technique and nuanced phrasing, was a prominent fixture of the label's roster during this period. Her interpretation was designed to emphasize the structural clarity within Liszt’s complex textures, earning recognition for bringing a sense of classical restraint to works frequently prone to heavy-handed romanticism.