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Franz Liszt
1811–1886
A dazzling piano virtuoso who became one of the defining musicians of the Romantic era, he helped turn the solo recital into a sensation. His music ranges from fiery showpieces to deeply spiritual works, and his influence reached far beyond the keyboard.
6 Audiobooks
Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End
by Franz Liszt
Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2
by Richard Wagner, Franz Liszt
Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 1
by Richard Wagner, Franz Liszt
Life of Chopin
by Franz Liszt
F. Chopin
by Franz Liszt
About the author
Born on October 22, 1811, in Raiding in the Kingdom of Hungary, Franz Liszt showed extraordinary musical talent as a child and quickly gained attention as a pianist. He built a huge international reputation in the 1830s and 1840s, amazing audiences with a style of playing so electrifying that it became part of his legend.
Liszt was far more than a performer. He became an adventurous composer, conductor, and teacher whose work helped shape 19th-century music. He is especially known for his piano music, including the Hungarian Rhapsodies, and for developing the symphonic poem, an orchestral form that influenced later composers.
Later in life, he spent important years in Weimar, Rome, and Budapest, balancing composition, teaching, and religious interests. He died on July 31, 1886, in Bayreuth, leaving behind a body of work and a musical legacy that still feel bold, expressive, and modern.