Franz Liszt[a] (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period.

Dec 12, 2025 · 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 …

Franz Liszt was born in Western Hungary on 22 October 1811. His native village, Doborján (or Raiding in German), belongs today to Austria.

May 9, 2025 · The composer Franz Liszt was a brilliant but enigmatic piano virtuoso, writes Jessica Duchen. He was a phenomenon the world had never seen—a figure who transformed not only the …

Jan 22, 2025 · Franz Liszt was a renowned Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, and teacher of the Romantic period. His career spanned over six decades, and he is celebrated as one of the most …

With his concerts in Pest in May 1823, Franz Liszt took his leave from his compatriots for many years. The Paris years had a lasting effect on him: it was here that the boy, constantly active as a composer …

In Weimar, Liszt gave masterclasses to young pianists, who journeyed here from all over the world; in Budapest, he became director of a new conservatory; in Rome, he composed works that were …

Jul 14, 2023 · Franz Liszt (1811 to 1886) was a Hungarian composer of Romantic Music. Liszt first gained international fame as a piano virtuoso, an activity in which he was a pioneer, and then as a …

May 19, 2025 · Explore Liszt’s life, groundbreaking piano technique, key compositions and cultural legacy. A deep dive into the man who reshaped Western music.

He died during that festival, and even on his death bed, dying of pneumonia, Liszt named one of the “Music of the Future” masterpieces: Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde. Liszt’s primary goal in music …