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Hungarian Romantic composer Franz Liszt (1811–1886) was especially prolific, composing more than 700 works. A virtuoso pianist himself, much of his output is dedicated to solo works for the instrument and is particularly technically demanding.
From finger-tangling piano études to full-bodied symphonic poems, here are the very best pieces of music by 19th-century Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt.
Franz Liszt, Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer. Among his many notable compositions are his 12 symphonic poems, two piano concerti, several sacred choral works, and a variety of solo piano pieces.
Franz Liszt was one of the most important composers of the Romantic era – discover our selection of the best Liszt works.
The Genesis of 'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2' Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer born in 1811, was not only a phenomenally skilled pianist but also a prolific composer and ardent proponent of national music styles.
Franz Liszt [n 1] (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed and ...
Genre — works are grouped in the following broad categories: Stage, Vocal, Orchestral, Chamber and Keyboard Notes — Liszt's works often exist in multiple versions and he arranged many works by other composers, which are cross-referenced respectively mentioned here
In 1834, Liszt debuted his piano compositions "Harmonies poétiques et religieuses" and a set of three "Apparitions." Strengthened by new works and several public performances, Liszt began to...
In his most famous and virtuosic works, he is the archetypal Romantic composer. Liszt pioneered the technique of thematic transformation, a method of development which was related to both the existing variation technique and to the new use of the Leitmotif by Richard Wagner.
Recommended recording: George-Emmanuel Lazaridis Linn CKD 282. The best works by Liszt. Faust Symphony. Liszt takes on the legendary anti-hero, capturing his stormy character and contrasting it with the tenderness of his beloved Gretchen, and the mercurial unpredictability of Mephistopheles.