Franz Liszt

Born

October 22, 1811

Died

July 31, 1886 (aged 74)

Known as

classical composer, pianist, conductor, music educator, virtuoso, composer

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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