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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Hungarian composer, conductor, pianist and teacher – was born in Raiding (now in Austria), the son of Adam Liszt, a minor official on the Esterházy estate, and his wife Anna, née Lager.

Apr 2, 2020 · Known both for his imaginative approach to music composition and virtuosic skill at the piano, Liszt devoted himself to the dissemination of music both old and new through his …