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Franz Liszt

19th century composer, Franz Liszt, is considered by many to be the greatest pianist to ever live. With his large repertoire of complicated, yet enjoyable, compositions, Liszt toured extensively; eventually becoming so popular that the term "Lisztomania" was created to describe the phenomenon that he'd created. Please direct all of your inquiries regarding this Hungarian virtuoso here.

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What is franz liszt most popular works?

I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I suspect if you can nail down his enormous output to one "most famous" piece, and original composition rather than adaptation of somebody else's music, it's probably the 2nd Hungarian Rhapsody in C sharp minor S244 No. 2. It's a tune that's been used quite a lot in pop culture - think of Looney Tunes cartoons, and I know it was used in Who Framed Roger Rabbit in the Dueling Piano scene (as played by Daffy and Donald Duck).

After that, perhaps the Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S514. The Mazeppa Transcendental Etude S139 No. 4 (also used in his orchestral symphonic poem No. 6) I would imagine is a better known tune as well. And finally, there's S525 Totentanz, in both an orchestra/piano and solo piano version.

What wasFranz Liszt Profession?

Franz Liszt was most known for having exceptional skills as a pianist. He was very well known in Europe during his time in the nineteenth century. He was said to be the most technically advanced pianist for his age.

How many songs did franz liszt compose?

Liszt wrote 2 symphonies, Dante Symphony and Faust Symphony.

What lifestyle did liszt choose in his later years?

In the latter years of the Classical Era and into the Romantic Era.

What were Franz Liszt's kids names?

Franz Liszt had three children by his mistress Countess Marie d'Agoult, who left her husband to live with Liszt. One of these children, Cosima, later left her own husband, who was a conductor, to live with composer Wagner.

How many pieces of music did Franz Liszt compose?

Answer: He composed 1,300 by the end of his life. He wrote 400 original pieces and 900 arrangements of other composers' pieces.

Why is Franz Liszt important in music history?

Liszt would be considered a virtuoso performer due to his advanced performance technique at the time - he also had quite a bit of flair. Many of his concerts featured piano reductions of orchestral symphonies, bringing the enjoyement of the musical works to the public.

What city was franz liszt born in?

Franz Liszt was Hungarian, being born in Raiding, a part of the Kingdom of Hungary, that is now in modern-day Austria.

What are some famous songs by Franz Liszt the composer and pianist?

One of his most famous pieces is Hungarian Rhapsody #2, in a series of around twenty Hungarian Rhapsodies.

At what age did franz liszt begin playing the piano?

When Claude Debussy was seven, he started to recieve piano lessons from Cerutti, a violinist.

Who was Liszt's wife?

Franz Liszt's wife's name was Marie d' Agoult. The couple got married in 1835. When the relationship ended a few years later, he began a long relationship with Princess Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein in 1847 that lasted until his death in 1886.

How many sonatas did Liszt write?

Chopin wrote two piano concertos; Opus 11 in E minor and Opus 21 in F minor, both youthful works written before his 21st birthday.

Pianistically, these concertos are artistic wonders. However, most critics (many of them not having properly studied these works in detail) lobby severe criticism at them because of the uneven balance between piano orchestra. It is true that the relatively short orchestra passages take a backseat to the piano part, and they are scored rather conventionally. Yet it is amazing how adequate the orchestral writing is for a young composer lacking experience as well as training in the field. To claim that Chopin "could not compose for the orchestra" is selling this audacious enterprise woefully short, and is denying the sheer genius of the young composer.

Virtuosity and elegance go hand in hand with exquisite melodies and harmonic colours. These most romantic of concertos seem to the listener, to borrow a favorite phrase of Mozart, "to flow like oil".

How do you pronounce liszt?

Like the word 'list'. Same exact pronunciation.

Liszt was influenced by the performances of?

Mostly by Paganini, the greatest violin virtuoso of the time. Liszt wanted to do with the piano what Paganini did with the violin.

Both composers were associated with the devil.

What was the style of franz liszt?

Franz Liszt's style is characterized by its virtuosic pianism, innovative harmonic language, and emotional depth. He pioneered the symphonic poem, blending orchestral and pianistic elements, and was known for his use of thematic transformation, where musical ideas evolve throughout a piece. Liszt's compositions often reflect the Romantic spirit, emphasizing individual expression and lyrical beauty, while his technical prowess pushed the boundaries of piano performance. Overall, his work significantly influenced both piano music and the broader landscape of 19th-century music.

Can you think of any music performers today or from recent times whose performance technique like Paganini and Liszt?

well, they have teqhnique in different things, but i don't think anyone is as good in piano as them

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