New Grand Overture

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The "New Grand Overture" was a musical composition by Franz Liszt, first performed in England in 1825. It was later used as the overture for his one-act opera, Don Sanche.1

An overture is typically an orchestral introduction to a musical work, often dramatic, but can also be a standalone instrumental piece. Liszt was a prolific composer and piano virtuoso of the Romantic era, known for his symphonic poems and innovative approach to music. While the "New Grand Overture" is an early work, Liszt later became famous for his symphonic poems, such as Les Préludes, which explore extramusical ideas and themes.2134

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…also visiting Manchester, where his New Grand Overture was performed for the first time. This piece was used as the overture to his one-act opera Don Sanche, which was performed at the Paris Opéra on October 17, 1825. In 1826 he toured France and Switzerland, returning to England again in…
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…also visiting Manchester, where his New Grand Overture was performed for the first time. This piece was used as the overture to his one-act opera Don Sanche, which was performed at the Paris Opéra on October 17, 1825. In 1826 he toured France and Switzerland, returning to England again in…
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