Look for the Claudio Arrau box set of Liszt piano music on Philips. He makes soulful music out of Liszt. Ashkenazy did a great recording of the Etudes on London label, also reissued on King Super Analog. I also agree with the Cziffra recommendation - it is hair raising playing. Earl Wild also has some very lyrical Liszt recordings on LP and CD.
My favorites are the Années de Pèlerinage, which include the Petrarch Sonnets.
And of course, Alfred Brendel has numerous Liszt recordings on Philips. His playing reveals much more of the structure of the pieces.
My favorites are the Années de Pèlerinage, which include the Petrarch Sonnets.
And of course, Alfred Brendel has numerous Liszt recordings on Philips. His playing reveals much more of the structure of the pieces.