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“My sole ambition as a composer is to hurl my javelin into the infinite space of the future.”

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Franz Liszt, born on October 22, 1811, in Hungary, and died on July 31, 1886, was a prominent composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era, known as the 'King of the Pianists'. His works have had a profound impact on music history, and his playing techniques and musical ideas have played a significant role in the development of piano music. more

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