Glinka/Liszt/Lin - Tscherkessenmarsch aus Glinkas Oper Russlan und Ludmilla, S. 406/2 (PDF Sheet Music / Digital Download)

Liszt's Tscherkessenmarsch (Circassian March), S. 406/2, based on Glinka's opera Ruslan and Lyudmila, is a masterpiece of piano transcription. However, it is rarely performed due to its extreme technical demands, which put it out of reach for even many professional pianists.

This arrangement by Ke Lin simplifies Liszt’s legendary transcription to make it accessible to aspiring performers. Originally conceived so that talented children could play it as the piece contains no octaves. However, it is equally suitable for pianists of any age.

If you are a young pianist or student looking for unique concert repertoire beyond the standard canon, this piece is an ideal showcase for your next performance, competition, or scholarship exam.

Below, you can hear the original Liszt version performed by Hungarian pianist István Székely. Ke Lin’s arrangement preserves the brilliant flair and spirit of Liszt’s work while drastically reducing the technical hurdle. (Fun fact: this legendary transcription was also famously featured in the 1946 film Glinka, where the incomparable Sviatoslav Richter portrayed Franz Liszt!)