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  1. Apr 25, 2024 · Franz Liszt (1811-1886), was often singled out as a pianist whose compositions served only as a vehicle for his virtuosity. Such was Liszt’s technical skill that at times his compositions seem to offer little more than a catalogue of his abilities at the piano.

  2. May 6, 2024 · ByThe Cross-Eyed Pianist|May 6, 2024January 16, 2024. Franz Liszt divides opinion. For some he is regarded as one of the greatest pianist-composers of the Romantic era; for others, he is a showman and a charlatan who wrote vulgar, showy music. In fact, he was a remarkable musician and human being.

  3. 2 days ago · Franz Schubert by Wilhelm August Rieder (posthumous, 1875, after an 1825 watercolour done from life) Franz Peter Schubert ( German: [fʁants ˈpeːtɐ ˈʃuːbɐt]; 31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, including ...

  4. May 7, 2024 · Franz Liszt – Performance Chronology IV. IV. Geneva & Paris (1835-1837) IV-1. July 1835 – April 1836. Franz Liszt in performance (Jean Gabriel Scheffer, Geneva late 1835 or early 1836). This is one of the very few authentic “in action” depictions of Liszt, and reveals some trade secrets. Note the high hands, and the high, distant ...

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  6. May 7, 2024 · Franz Liszt’s “Mazeppa” is a remarkable piece of classical music that takes listeners on a thrilling and emotional journey. Inspired by Victor Hugo’s poem of the same name, the composition tells the story of Ivan Mazeppa, a historical figure from Ukrainian Cossack folklore.

  7. 16 hours ago · Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era in classical music.

  8. Apr 22, 2024 · In Feux follets, Liszt translates this folklore into musical form, capturing the playfulness and deceptive nature of these mythical creatures. The journey of will-o’-the-wisps parallels our own experiences in life.