This piece evokes the story of St. Francis of Paola walking on the waves while crossing the Strait of Messina to Sicily. The composer was named after this saint, and was inspired by Eduard von Steinle’s drawing of the miracle.
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots was written by Franz Liszt.
Franz Liszt released St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots on Thu Jan 01 1863.
In a letter to Richard Wagner in 1860, Liszt described the drawing thus:
On his outspread cloak he strides firmly, steadfastly, over the tumultuous waves – his left hand holding burning coals, his right hand giving the sign of blessing, His gaze is directed upwards, where the word “Charitas”, surro...