Romantic Era (1820-1920)
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Born in Ödenberg, Hungary
He started playing piano when he was very young.
His father worked for the Esterházy family.
He became a very famous piano player. He was one of the greatest piano players of all time.
He gave very exciting concerts. At his concerts, he was a “show off.”
He was the first piano player to memorize his music for concerts.
Wrote: Piano music
Orchestral music
Songs
Les Preludes (orchestra)
Funerales (piano)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat (piano and orchestra)
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Born in Ödenberg, Hungary
He started playing piano when he was very young.
His father worked for the Esterházy family.
He became a very famous piano player. He was one of the greatest piano players of all time.
He gave very exciting concerts. At his concerts, he was a “show off.”
He was the first piano player to memorize his music for concerts.
Wrote: Piano music
Orchestral music
Songs
Les Preludes (orchestra)
Funerales (piano)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat (piano and orchestra)
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