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As a dedicated admirer of Schubert, Franz Liszt enjoyed playing transcriptions of Schubert's songs during his piano recitals – and so impressively that publishers started to pay attention. Commencing in 1838, many of these types of agreements were published. They rapidly circulated across Europe in various editions and reissues. The six “Miller Songs” released in 1846 are, as stated in the title of the initial Viennese edition, “transcribed in a lighter manner,” providing an excellent introduction to this aspect of Liszt’s artistry. Notably, “Wandering” serves as a remarkable instance of how Liszt, the arranger, elevates a straightforward verse song into an outstanding piano composition through the use of constantly refreshing timbres and figurations. Through his fingerings, Evgeny Kissin provides an ideal basis for effectively performing the musical text created by Andrea Lindmayr-Brandl, drawing from all available sources.