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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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As a composer was franz liszt wealthy?

He was considered the point that composers went from poor to wealthy. In modern days he would be like a rock star.

Was Franz Liszt music ever used during a movie?

Yes, many times! This page at IMDB.com lists many instances: The link is included in the related links box below.

Where is franz liszt buried?

Franz Liszt is buried in the Cemetery of Bayreuth, Germany. He passed away on July 31, 1886, and his grave is located near the graves of other notable figures, including composer Richard Wagner. Liszt's burial site is marked by a simple stone monument that reflects his humble nature despite his immense contributions to music.

How did Franz Liszt dress?

He had long, wavy hair and dressed in an early 19th century fashion. He sometimes wore a top hat.

What are some innovations liszt made in conducting?

Franz Liszt was a pioneering figure in the world of conducting, introducing several innovations that influenced orchestral performance. He was among the first to conduct from memory rather than relying on a score, which allowed him to engage more dynamically with the orchestra. Liszt also emphasized the importance of expressive gestures, using his conducting style to convey emotion and interpretive nuance. Additionally, he was known for his ability to unify large orchestras and promote the idea of the conductor as a key interpretative force in music.

What instrument is frank liszt associated with?

Franz Liszt is associated with the piano, both as a composer and a performer. Toward the end of his life he also composed organ music.

What piano music was used in Young Victoria it sounds like Liszt?

Close, it's Schubert, part of his Schwanengesang, or Swan Song

Was Franz Liszt a priest?

No. He did enter religious life, but was never ordained a priest.

What is Franz Liszt's middle name?

None: according to known records, Liszt did not have a middle name. However, his name in Hungarian was Liszt Ferenc.

Does Anne Frank talk about Franz Liszt in her diary?

Yes, she discusses the biography of Franz Liszt she had just finished reading.

What did Franz Liszt do besides compose?

He was also a well known piano teacher and a conductor.

What instrument is Franz Liszt associated with?

Piano. One of the greatest piano virtuosos in history.

What were Franz Liszt's motheer and father's names?

His fathers name was Adam Liszt and his mothers name was Marie Anna Langer

What age did Franz Liszt die?

Officially, as a result of Pneumonia ... Bayreuth, Germany - July 31, 1886 - Age 74.

Did franz liszt smoke?

Yes he did. He smoked Havana cigars. Also, according to my friend, he saw a picture of Liszt with a pipe. I checked online and I do think that he smoked pipes also when he was old.

When did frank liszt compose liebestraum?

Liebesträume(German for Dreams of Love) is a set of three solo piano works (S/G541) by Franz Liszt, published in 1850. Liszt called each of the three pieces Liebesträume;[citation needed] but, often they are referred to incorrectly in the singular as Liebestraum(especially No. 3, the most famous of the three). Originally the three Liebesträume (Notturni) were conceived as songs after poems by Ludwig Uhland and Ferdinand Freiligrath. In 1850, two versions appeared simultaneously as a set of songs for high voice and piano, and as transcriptions for piano two-hands.

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebestr%C3%A4ume

In Liszt rhapsody did Josy ever learn to read music?

no, he only learned music by listening to some one play it first