Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso

These letters capture the whirlwind of a young virtuoso on the road, tracing Liszt’s journey from the bustling salons of Paris to the historic churches of Rome. In each missive he blends performance schedules with candid reflections on his art, offering a vivid portrait of a musician who was as restless as he was brilliant. The correspondence reveals how his reputation grew alongside his desire to shape a cultured, idealistic musical community.

Translated with meticulous care, the letters retain the poet‑like cadence of Liszt’s own handwriting, preserving punctuation, italics and the occasional dash that give his voice its distinctive rhythm. Listeners will hear a man who championed beauty, critiqued his contemporaries, and nurtured friendships with fellow artists. The collection invites you into the intimate world of a 19th‑century maestro, letting his thoughts and aspirations echo through time.