Martha Argerich & Daniel Barenboim perform Franz Liszt’s Weihnachtsbaum (“Christmas Tree”)

Full performance available for free on Pierre Boulez Saal Online until January 1, 2023: Watch Now: Franz Liszt’s Weihnachtsbaum (“Christmas Tree”), a charming collection of 12 piano miniatures inspired by traditional Christmas carols and other holiday-themed images, was written for the composer’s granddaughter Daniela. The suite brings together a multitude of musical ideas, from a depiction of the shepherds at the manger to a lullaby to the sound of evening bells. Liszt held back on his notorious virtuosity in this work, enabling Daniela, a talented young pianist, to give the first performance herself on Christmas Day 1881. Martha Argerich and Daniel Barenboim presented the cycle at the Pierre Boulez Saal for an enthusiastic young audience in 2017. Follow us! Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: