Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 (Orchest.) - Franz Liszt, Musical 'Superstar' of His Day

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- Franz Liszt (22 Oct. 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, pianist and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than 6 decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era and remains one of the most popular composers in modern concert piano repertoire.

Liszt first gained renown during the early 19th century for his virtuoso skill as a pianist. Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, he toured Europe during the 1830s & 1840s, often playing for charity. In these years, Liszt developed a reputation for his powerful performances as well as his physical attractiveness.

In what has now been dubbed "Lisztomania", he rose to a degree of stardom & popularity among the public not experienced by the virtuosos who preceded him. Whereas earlier performers mostly served the upper class, Liszt attracted a more general audience. During this period & into his later life, Liszt was a friend, musical promoter & benefactor to many composers of his time, including Frédéric Chopin, Charles-Valentin Alkan, Richard Wagner, Hector Berlioz, Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Camille Saint-Saëns, Edvard Grieg, Ole Bull, Joachim Raff, Mikhail Glinka, & Alexander Borodin...https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Liszt

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1. My favorite single piece of music...

… going back at least 45 years.

I prefer it on piano… but shan’t quibble.

Thanks!

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2. YW! Brilliant and dramatic, the height of the Romantic Period.