Liszt was the most electrifying virtuoso of his age — the kind of pianist who could make a hall roar. And this is one of the gentlest things he ever wrote.
His Consolation No. 3 in D-flat major is quiet, tender, and unhurried — a slow, singing melody over a soft, rocking accompaniment. It's often compared to Chopin's nocturnes, and you'll hear why within the first few bars. The word "consolation" simply means comfort, and that's exactly what the piece offers.
