Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 in E major, S.244/10, is a composition for solo piano by Franz Liszt. It is tenth in the set of his Hungarian Rhapsodies, and is subtitled "Preludio", although this name is not commonly used. It, along with the rest of the first fifteen rhapsodies, were published in 1853. After a brief introduction with three glissando-like passages in a rather free time, the tempo changes to "Andante deciso", and the instantly recognizable, lighthearted and carefree first theme is introduced. After a cadenza, the tempo changes to "Allegretto capriccioso" and a much darker theme
Alexander Mackenzie (composer) 19th- and early 20th-century Britain". During his time teaching in Edinburgh, Mackenzie wrote several works, including a piano trio, a string quartet and a piano quartet, and he maintained a considerable output despite his crowded schedule both then and later. "The Times" reported that his list of compositions numbered 90, of which 20 were distinctly Scottish. His orchestral works include the overture "Cervantes", performed at Schwarzburg-Sondershausen in 1877, three "Scottish Rhapsodies", a violin concerto premiered by Pablo de Sarasate at the Birmingham Festival of 1885, a "Scottish" concerto for piano (1897), a suite, "London Day by Day" (1902), and a