"Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1" by Franz Liszt is a compilation of personal letters that gives readers a peek into the composer’s life in the 1800s as he builds his music career and grows relationships. These epistles offer a close look at Liszt's complex character, his interactions with famous musicians, and his thoughts on art and life. Early in the book there are letters that show Liszt's thankfulness and professional updates in communications to his mentor Carl Czerny. He shows his regret for not communicating enough, shares his achievements, and expresses his goals in music; he thinks about past shows and asks Czerny for help promoting his concertos. Other letters discuss Liszt's busy time teaching, his important friendships with people like Chopin and Schumann, and his plans to connect and work with people musically.
Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso
By Franz Liszt
Through personal letters of a talented composer during his exciting tours as a virtuoso, discover an era where passion, art, and relationship intertwine.
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About the AuthorFranz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed and recorded.
Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed and recorded.
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