Franz Liszt
Hungarian pianist and composer
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About Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt was a Hungarian pianist and composer.
His Highlights/Legacy
He had a major influence on other composers' works, such as Wagner, Berlioz and Borodin.
He wrote songs, piano music, symphonic poems and organ music, among others.
He is widely regarded as the most significant virtuoso pianist of all time. Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and Liszt School of Music Weimar were named after him.
His Personal Life
He was never married, but he had an affair and many children with Marie díAgoult. He died of pneumonia at the age of 74 in Germany. By his death, he had written more than 700 compositions!
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Famous quotes by Franz Liszt
I did not compose my work as one might put on a church vestment... rather it sprung from the truly fervent faith of my heart, such as I have felt it since my childhood.Franz Liszt
It is impossible to imagine a more complete fusion with nature than that of the Gypsy.Franz Liszt
Life is only a long and bitter suicide, and faith alone can transform this suicide into a sacrifice.Franz Liszt
Mournful and yet grand is the destiny of the artist.Franz Liszt
Real men are sadly lacking in this world, for when they are put to the test they prove worthless.Franz Liszt
Supreme serenity still remains the Ideal of great Art. The shapes and transitory forms of life are but stages toward this Ideal, which Christ's religion illuminates with His divine light.Franz Liszt
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Franz Liszt's Popularity
Franz Liszt was a famous Hungarian pianist and composer, who was born on October 22, 1811. As a person born on this date, Franz Liszt is listed in our database as the 15th most popular celebrity for the day (October 22) and the 1st most popular for the year (1811).
People born on October 22 fall under the Zodiac sign of Libra, the Scales. Franz Liszt is the 355th most popular Libra.
Aside from information specific to Franz Liszt's birthday, Franz Liszt is the 5th most famous Hungarian.
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